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Block 5 Marine Ter

5 Marine Ter, Singapore 440005

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Nov 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 5 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 147 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$405k (65 sqm), from 191 resales on record. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 5 Marine Ter?

Key Takeaway

Block 5 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 147 dwelling units.

Town
Marine Parade
Planning area
Marine Parade
Completed
1974
Storeys
12
Total units
147
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$405k
Last transacted
Nov 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 48 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 5 Marine Ter?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$405k (S$572 psf), from 191 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room189S$405,000recent65 sqmS$572 psf
5-Room2S$204,000141 sqmS$134 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 Nov 2025.

3

What has recently sold at Block 5 Marine Ter?

Key Takeaway

Block 5 Marine Ter has 191 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$470,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Nov 20253-Room07 TO 0965 sqmS$470,000
Jul 20253-Room04 TO 0665 sqmS$475,000
Oct 20243-Room07 TO 0965 sqmS$435,000
Sept 20243-Room01 TO 0365 sqmS$400,000
May 20243-Room04 TO 0665 sqmS$430,000
Feb 20243-Room01 TO 0365 sqmS$412,000
Jun 20233-Room04 TO 0665 sqmS$405,000
Aug 20223-Room10 TO 1265 sqmS$400,000
May 20223-Room04 TO 0665 sqmS$355,000
Sept 20203-Room07 TO 0976 sqmS$395,000
Nov 20193-Room04 TO 0665 sqmS$358,000
Aug 20183-Room04 TO 0676 sqmS$433,000
4

What flat types are in Block 5 Marine Ter?

Key Takeaway

Block 5 Marine Ter has 147 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 1405-Room: 7
5

How far is Block 5 Marine Ter from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 5 Marine Ter is Marine Terrace MRT, about 332 m away (~5 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

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 priority110 m
  • Chij Katong ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km209 m
  • St. Patrick's SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km372 m
  • Victoria Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km388 m
  • Tao Nan SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority636 m
  • Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority714 m
  • Victoria SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • St. Stephen's SchoolPrimary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: i12 Katong · 1.4 kmSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 236 mHawker centre: Blk 50A Marine Terrace · 211 mPark: Jln Buloh Perindu Pg · 497 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 5 Marine Ter?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 5 Marine Ter (~S$405k) needs about S$3,229/mo in income and S$1,521/mo in repayments, after S$6,750 stamp duty and a S$101k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$405k) — 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$6,750

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$101k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,521/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,229/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 5 Marine Ter

What is the resale price at Block 5 Marine Ter?

3-Room flats at Block 5 Marine Ter have recently resold around S$405k (65 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 5 Marine Ter by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$405k; 5-Room ≈ S$204k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 5 Marine Ter?

Block 5 Marine Ter 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 5 Marine Ter?

Block 5 Marine Ter has 147 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 5 Marine Ter?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 5 Marine Ter is Marine Terrace MRT, about 332 m away (~5 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 5 Marine Ter?

Ngee Ann Primary School, Tao Nan School, Chij (Katong) Primary are within 1 km of Block 5 Marine Ter — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 5 Marine Ter a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 5 Marine Ter 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.

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