Block 53 Kent Rd
53 Kent Rd, Singapore 210053
Block 53 Kent Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1981, with 36 dwelling units. Across 23 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$425k (S$434 psf, 91 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 53 Kent Rd?
Block 53 Kent Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1981, with 36 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1981
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 36
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$425k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 53 Kent Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$425k (S$434 psf), from 23 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 23 | S$425,000recent | 91 sqm | S$434 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 for rent — search all listings.
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Aug 2023.
What rent and yield does Block 53 Kent Rd get?
Flats at Block 53 Kent Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.8% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$2,400/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Aug 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 53 Kent Rd?
Block 53 Kent Rd has 23 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$540,000 in Aug 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Jul 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 96 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jun 2013 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$521,000 |
| Mar 2013 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Mar 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 05 | 91 sqm | S$487,000 |
| Feb 2011 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Dec 2007 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 96 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Apr 2000 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$295,000 |
| Jan 2000 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$258,000 |
| Jun 1999 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$282,000 |
| Oct 1998 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$255,000 |
What flat types are in Block 53 Kent Rd?
Block 53 Kent Rd has 36 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 53 Kent Rd?
Block 53 Kent Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 53 Kent Rd is an HDB block located along Kent Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1981, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 36 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 53 Kent Rd, Singapore 210053. It is part of District 08, Little India, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Farrer Park MRT, approximately 536m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include City Square Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Pek Kio Market & Food Centre for food options, Pek Kio Park for greenery and recreation, Kallang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Pek Kio Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 53 Kent Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 53 Kent Rd is Farrer Park MRT, about 536 m away (~8 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Farrer Park MRT536 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority485 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km498 m
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority733 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority847 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.5 km
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.6 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 53 Kent Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 53 Kent Rd (~S$425k) needs about S$3,388/mo in income and S$1,596/mo in repayments, after S$7,350 stamp duty and a S$106k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$425k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$7,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$106k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,596/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,388/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 53 Kent Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 53 Kent Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 53 Kent Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$425k (S$434 psf), from 23 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 53 Kent Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 53 Kent Rd has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1981). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 53 Kent Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 53 Kent Rd is about 6.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$425k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 53 Kent Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$425k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,388/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,596/mo after a S$106k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 53 Kent Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 53 Kent Rd is Farrer Park MRT, about 536 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 53 Kent Rd?⌄
Farrer Park Primary School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior, Hong Wen School are within 1 km of Block 53 Kent Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.