Block 34 Marine Cres
34 Marine Cres, Singapore 440034
Block 34 Marine Cres is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 126 dwelling units. Across 184 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$408k (S$567 psf, 59 sqm). The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 34 Marine Cres?
Block 34 Marine Cres is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 126 dwelling units.
- Town
- Marine Parade
- Planning area
- Marine Parade
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 126
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$408k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 34 Marine Cres?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$408k (S$567 psf), from 184 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 107 | S$360,000recent | 59 sqm | S$529 psf |
| 4-Room | 77 | S$457,700recent | 82 sqm | S$519 psf |
Live now: 12 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$635k) — 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 34 Marine Cres get?
Flats at Block 34 Marine Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,700/mo |
| 4-Room | 21 | S$3,100/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 34 Marine Cres?
Block 34 Marine Cres has 184 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$408,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$408,000 |
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 71 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$530,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$336,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 71 sqm | S$370,000 |
What flat types are in Block 34 Marine Cres?
Block 34 Marine Cres has 126 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 34 Marine Cres?
Block 34 Marine Cres is an HDB block in Marine Parade.
Block 34 Marine Cres is an HDB block located along Marine Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 126 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 34 Marine Cres, Singapore 440034. 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 434m away, around 7 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 34 Marine Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 34 Marine Cres is Marine Terrace MRT, about 434 m away (~7 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Marine Terrace MRT434 m · ~7 min
- Marine Parade MRT812 m · ~13 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 priority141 m
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority283 m
- Ngee Ann Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority613 m
- Chij Katong ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km614 m
- St. Patrick's SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km740 m
- Victoria Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km919 m
- 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 34 Marine Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 34 Marine Cres (~S$408k) needs about S$3,252/mo in income and S$1,532/mo in repayments, after S$6,840 stamp duty and a S$102k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$408k) — 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$6,840
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$102k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,532/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,252/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 34 Marine Cres
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 34 Marine Cres cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 34 Marine Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$408k (S$567 psf), from 184 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 34 Marine Cres by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$360k; 4-Room ≈ S$458k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 34 Marine Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 34 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 34 Marine Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 34 Marine Cres is about 8.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$408k. 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 34 Marine Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$408k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,252/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,532/mo after a S$102k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 34 Marine Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 34 Marine Cres is Marine Terrace MRT, about 434 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 34 Marine Cres?⌄
Tao Nan School, Chij (Katong) Primary, Ngee Ann Primary School are within 1 km of Block 34 Marine Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.