Block 55 Marine Ter
55 Marine Ter, Singapore 440055
Block 55 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 150 dwelling units. Across 165 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$530k (S$560 psf, 88 sqm). The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 55 Marine Ter?
Block 55 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 150 dwelling units.
- Town
- Marine Parade
- Planning area
- Marine Parade
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 150
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$530k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 55 Marine Ter?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$530k (S$560 psf), from 165 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 165 | S$530,000recent | 88 sqm | S$560 psf |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block — 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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 55 Marine Ter get?
Flats at Block 55 Marine Ter have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,300/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 55 Marine Ter?
Block 55 Marine Ter has 165 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$580,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 88 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$570,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$470,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 88 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 88 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$480,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 sqm | S$532,500 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 88 sqm | S$505,000 |
What flat types are in Block 55 Marine Ter?
Block 55 Marine Ter has 150 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 55 Marine Ter?
Block 55 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade.
Block 55 Marine Ter is an HDB block located along Marine Ter. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 150 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 55 Marine Ter, Singapore 440055. 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 185m away, around 3 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, Telok Kurau Lorong N Pk for greenery and recreation, Marine Parade Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Marine Parade Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 55 Marine Ter from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 55 Marine Ter is Marine Terrace MRT, about 185 m away (~3 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Marine Terrace MRT185 m · ~3 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 priority273 m
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority343 m
- Chij Katong ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km367 m
- Ngee Ann Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority385 m
- St. Patrick's SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km488 m
- Victoria Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km680 m
- Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- St. Stephen's SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 55 Marine Ter?
Buying a flat at Block 55 Marine Ter (~S$530k) needs about S$4,225/mo in income and S$1,990/mo in repayments, after S$10,500 stamp duty and a S$133k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$530k) — 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$10,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$133k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,990/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,225/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 55 Marine Ter
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 55 Marine Ter cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 55 Marine Ter have recently resold for a median of about S$530k (S$560 psf), from 165 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 55 Marine Ter worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 55 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 55 Marine Ter?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 55 Marine Ter is about 7.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$530k. 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 55 Marine Ter?⌄
For a flat at about S$530k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,225/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,990/mo after a S$133k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 55 Marine Ter?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 55 Marine Ter is Marine Terrace MRT, about 185 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 55 Marine Ter?⌄
Tao Nan School, Chij (Katong) Primary, Ngee Ann Primary School are within 1 km of Block 55 Marine Ter — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.