Block 5 Marine Ter
5 Marine Ter, Singapore 440005
Block 5 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 147 dwelling units. Across 192 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$405k (S$579 psf, 65 sqm). The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 5 Marine Ter?
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
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$405k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 5 Marine Ter?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$405k (S$579 psf), from 192 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 190 | S$405,000recent | 65 sqm | S$579 psf |
| 5-Room | 2 | S$204,000 | 141 sqm | S$134 psf |
Live now: 11 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$480k) — 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 5 Marine Ter get?
Flats at Block 5 Marine Ter have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,000/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 5 Marine Ter?
Block 5 Marine Ter has 192 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$515,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$400,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$412,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$400,000 |
| May 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Nov 2019 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$358,000 |
What flat types are in Block 5 Marine Ter?
Block 5 Marine Ter has 147 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 5 Marine Ter?
Block 5 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade.
Block 5 Marine Ter is an HDB block located along Marine Ter. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 147 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 5 Marine Ter, Singapore 440005. 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 332m 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, Jln Buloh Perindu Pg for greenery and recreation, and Marine Parade Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 5 Marine Ter from MRT and schools?
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
- Marine Terrace MRT332 m · ~5 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 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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 5 Marine Ter?
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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 5 Marine Ter
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 5 Marine Ter cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 5 Marine Ter have recently resold for a median of about S$405k (S$579 psf), from 192 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 5 Marine Ter by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$405k; 5-Room ≈ S$204k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 5 Marine Ter worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 5 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 5 Marine Ter?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 5 Marine Ter is about 8.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$405k. 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 5 Marine Ter?⌄
For a flat at about S$405k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,229/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,521/mo after a S$101k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.