Block 31 Marine Cres
31 Marine Cres, Singapore 440031
Block 31 Marine Cres is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 199 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$458k (65 sqm), from 291 resales on record. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 31 Marine Cres?
Block 31 Marine Cres is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 199 dwelling units.
- Town
- Marine Parade
- Planning area
- Marine Parade
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 199
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$458k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 31 Marine Cres?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$458k (S$643 psf), from 291 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 286 | S$458,000recent | 65 sqm | S$643 psf |
| 5-Room | 5 | S$663,000recent | 153 sqm | S$403 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 31 Marine Cres?
Block 31 Marine Cres has 291 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$438,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 76 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 76 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$468,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$430,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$458,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 65 sqm | S$432,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$570,000 |
What flat types are in Block 31 Marine Cres?
Block 31 Marine Cres has 199 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 31 Marine Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 31 Marine Cres is Marine Terrace MRT, about 524 m away (~8 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Marine Terrace MRT524 m · ~8 min
- Marine Parade MRT729 m · ~11 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 priority176 m
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority311 m
- Ngee Ann Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority699 m
- Chij Katong ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km703 m
- St. Patrick's SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km831 m
- Victoria Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
- Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 31 Marine Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 31 Marine Cres (~S$458k) needs about S$3,651/mo in income and S$1,720/mo in repayments, after S$8,340 stamp duty and a S$115k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$458k) — 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$8,340
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$115k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,720/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,651/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 31 Marine Cres
What is the resale price at Block 31 Marine Cres?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 31 Marine Cres have recently resold around S$458k (65 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 31 Marine Cres by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$458k; 5-Room ≈ S$663k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 31 Marine Cres?⌄
Block 31 Marine Cres has approximately 48 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 31 Marine Cres?⌄
Block 31 Marine Cres has 199 dwelling units across up to 18 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 31 Marine Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 31 Marine Cres is Marine Terrace MRT, about 524 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 31 Marine Cres?⌄
Tao Nan School, Chij (Katong) Primary, Ngee Ann Primary School are within 1 km of Block 31 Marine Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 31 Marine Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 31 Marine Cres sits in Marine Parade, in the Marine Parade planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈48 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
