Block 27 Marine Cres
27 Marine Cres, Singapore 440027
Block 27 Marine Cres is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 96 dwelling units. Across 108 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$849k (S$626 psf, 126 sqm). The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 27 Marine Cres?
Block 27 Marine Cres is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Marine Parade
- Planning area
- Marine Parade
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$849k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 27 Marine Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$849k (S$626 psf), from 108 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 108 | S$848,800recent | 126 sqm | S$626 psf |
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“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 27 Marine Cres get?
Flats at Block 27 Marine Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,500/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 27 Marine Cres?
Block 27 Marine Cres has 108 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$950,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 128 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 126 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$865,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$848,800 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$800,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 sqm | S$1,000,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 126 sqm | S$910,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$826,800 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 128 sqm | S$756,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 126 sqm | S$900,000 |
What flat types are in Block 27 Marine Cres?
Block 27 Marine Cres has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 27 Marine Cres?
Block 27 Marine Cres is an HDB block in Marine Parade.
Block 27 Marine Cres is an HDB block located along Marine Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 27 Marine Cres, Singapore 440027. 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 344m 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 27 Marine Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 27 Marine Cres is Marine Terrace MRT, about 344 m away (~5 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Marine Terrace MRT344 m · ~5 min
- Marine Parade MRT960 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Tao Nan SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority258 m
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority382 m
- Ngee Ann Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority471 m
- Chij Katong ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km486 m
- St. Patrick's SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km629 m
- Victoria Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km780 m
- Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 27 Marine Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 27 Marine Cres (~S$849k) needs about S$6,766/mo in income and S$3,187/mo in repayments, after S$20,064 stamp duty and a S$212k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$849k) — 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$20,064
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$212k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,187/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,766/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 27 Marine Cres
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 27 Marine Cres cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 27 Marine Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$849k (S$626 psf), from 108 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 27 Marine Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 27 Marine Cres 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 27 Marine Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 27 Marine Cres is about 4.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$849k. 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 27 Marine Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$849k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,766/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,187/mo after a S$212k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 27 Marine Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 27 Marine Cres is Marine Terrace MRT, about 344 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 27 Marine Cres?⌄
Tao Nan School, Chij (Katong) Primary, Ngee Ann Primary School are within 1 km of Block 27 Marine Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.