Block 3 Marine Ter
3 Marine Ter, Singapore 440003
Block 3 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 96 dwelling units. Across 138 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$850k (S$650 psf, 120 sqm). The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 3 Marine Ter?
Block 3 Marine Ter 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$850k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 3 Marine Ter?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$850k (S$650 psf), from 138 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 138 | S$850,000recent | 120 sqm | S$650 psf |
Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$899k) — 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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 3 Marine Ter get?
Flats at Block 3 Marine Ter have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.1% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 17 | 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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 3 Marine Ter?
Block 3 Marine Ter has 138 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,050,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$880,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$645,888 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 122 sqm | S$938,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 120 sqm | S$828,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 120 sqm | S$868,888 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$795,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 120 sqm | S$868,000 |
What flat types are in Block 3 Marine Ter?
Block 3 Marine Ter 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 3 Marine Ter?
Block 3 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade.
Block 3 Marine Ter is an HDB block located along Marine Ter. 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 3 Marine Ter, Singapore 440003. 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 408m away, around 6 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, Jln Buloh Perindu Pg for greenery and recreation, and Marine Parade Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 3 Marine Ter from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 3 Marine Ter is Marine Terrace MRT, about 408 m away (~6 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Marine Terrace MRT408 m · ~6 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 priority161 m
- Chij Katong ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km268 m
- Victoria Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km382 m
- St. Patrick's SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km420 m
- Tao Nan SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority699 m
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority783 m
- Victoria SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- St. Stephen's 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 3 Marine Ter?
Buying a flat at Block 3 Marine Ter (~S$850k) needs about S$6,776/mo in income and S$3,191/mo in repayments, after S$20,100 stamp duty and a S$213k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$850k) — 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$20,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$213k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,191/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,776/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 3 Marine Ter
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 3 Marine Ter cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 3 Marine Ter have recently resold for a median of about S$850k (S$650 psf), from 138 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 3 Marine Ter worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 3 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 3 Marine Ter?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 3 Marine Ter is about 4.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$850k. 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 3 Marine Ter?⌄
For a flat at about S$850k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,776/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,191/mo after a S$213k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 3 Marine Ter?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 3 Marine Ter is Marine Terrace MRT, about 408 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 3 Marine Ter?⌄
Ngee Ann Primary School, Tao Nan School, Chij (Katong) Primary are within 1 km of Block 3 Marine Ter — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.