Block 20 Marine Ter
20 Marine Ter, Singapore 440020
Block 20 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 107 dwelling units. Across 133 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$488k (S$612 psf, 77 sqm). The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 20 Marine Ter?
Block 20 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 107 dwelling units.
- Town
- Marine Parade
- Planning area
- Marine Parade
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 107
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$488k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 20 Marine Ter?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$488k (S$612 psf), from 133 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 68 | S$430,000recent | 65 sqm | S$566 psf |
| 4-Room | 64 | S$523,000recent | 88 sqm | S$552 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$870,000 | 130 sqm | S$622 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$629k) 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 20 Marine Ter get?
Flats at Block 20 Marine Ter have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 21 | S$2,750/mo |
| 4-Room | 13 | S$2,900/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 20 Marine Ter?
Block 20 Marine Ter has 133 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$580,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$447,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 77 sqm | S$469,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$523,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 76 sqm | S$426,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 77 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$582,000 |
What flat types are in Block 20 Marine Ter?
Block 20 Marine Ter has 107 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 20 Marine Ter?
Block 20 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade.
Block 20 Marine Ter is an HDB block located along Marine Ter. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 107 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 20 Marine Ter, Singapore 440020. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, the Marine Parade planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Marine Terrace MRT, approximately 328m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include i12 Katong for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 50A Marine Terrace for food options, East Coast Park Area C for greenery and recreation, Marine Parade Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Marine Parade Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 20 Marine Ter from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 20 Marine Ter is Marine Terrace MRT, about 328 m away (~5 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Marine Terrace MRT328 m · ~5 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Ngee Ann Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority334 m
- Chij Katong ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km381 m
- Tao Nan SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority428 m
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority537 m
- St. Patrick's SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km545 m
- Victoria Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km639 m
- Victoria SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Haig Girls' 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 20 Marine Ter?
Buying a flat at Block 20 Marine Ter (~S$488k) needs about S$3,890/mo in income and S$1,832/mo in repayments, after S$9,240 stamp duty and a S$122k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$488k) — 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$9,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$122k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,832/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,890/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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 20 Marine Ter
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 20 Marine Ter cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 20 Marine Ter have recently resold for a median of about S$488k (S$612 psf), from 133 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 20 Marine Ter by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$430k; 4-Room ≈ S$523k; 5-Room ≈ S$870k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 20 Marine Ter worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 20 Marine Ter has about 48 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). 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 20 Marine Ter?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 20 Marine Ter is about 7.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$488k. 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 20 Marine Ter?⌄
For a flat at about S$488k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,890/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,832/mo after a S$122k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 20 Marine Ter?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 20 Marine Ter is Marine Terrace MRT, about 328 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 20 Marine Ter?⌄
Ngee Ann Primary School, Tao Nan School, Chij (Katong) Primary are within 1 km of Block 20 Marine Ter — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.