Block 1 Dover Rd
1 Dover Rd, Singapore 130001
Block 1 Dover Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1975, with 125 dwelling units. Across 169 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$367k (S$525 psf, 65 sqm). The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 1 Dover Rd?
Block 1 Dover Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1975, with 125 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 125
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$367k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 1 Dover Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$367k (S$525 psf), from 169 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 166 | S$367,000recent | 65 sqm | S$525 psf |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$297,000recent | 147 sqm | S$202 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 rent and yield does Block 1 Dover Rd get?
Flats at Block 1 Dover Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.8%
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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 1 Dover Rd?
Block 1 Dover Rd has 169 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$350,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$423,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$368,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 73 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 73 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$366,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$367,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$367,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$335,000 |
What flat types are in Block 1 Dover Rd?
Block 1 Dover Rd has 125 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 1 Dover Rd?
Block 1 Dover Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 1 Dover Rd is an HDB block located along Dover Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 125 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 1 Dover Rd, Singapore 130001. It is part of District 05, Pasir Panjang / Hong Leong Garden / Clementi New Town, the Queenstown planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is One-North MRT, approximately 558m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Star Vista for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, One-North Park for greenery and recreation, and Dover Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 1 Dover Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 1 Dover Rd is One-North MRT, about 558 m away (~9 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- One-North MRT558 m · ~9 min
- Buona Vista MRT945 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km135 m
- Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km239 m
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority327 m
- Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)Mixed-level schoolwithin 1 km349 m
- New Town Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Nus High School Of Mathematics And ScienceMixed-level school1.5 km
- School Of Science And Technology, SingaporeSecondary school1.5 km
- Henry Park Primary 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 1 Dover Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 1 Dover Rd (~S$367k) needs about S$2,926/mo in income and S$1,378/mo in repayments, after S$5,610 stamp duty and a S$92k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$367k) — 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$5,610
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$92k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,378/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,926/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 1 Dover Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 1 Dover Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 1 Dover Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 1 Dover Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$367k (S$525 psf), from 169 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 1 Dover Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$367k; 5-Room ≈ S$297k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 1 Dover Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 1 Dover Rd has about 48 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). 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 1 Dover Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 1 Dover Rd is about 9.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$367k. 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 1 Dover Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$367k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,926/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,378/mo after a S$92k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 1 Dover Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 1 Dover Rd is One-North MRT, about 558 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 1 Dover Rd?⌄
Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 1 Dover Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.