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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$425k (91 sqm), from 23 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 53 Kent Rd
What is the resale price at Block 53 Kent Rd?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 53 Kent Rd have recently resold around S$425k (91 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 53 Kent Rd?⌄
Block 53 Kent Rd has approximately 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1981). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 53 Kent Rd?⌄
Block 53 Kent Rd has 36 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 53 Kent Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 53 Kent Rd sits in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈58 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
