Block 17 Dover Cres
17 Dover Cres, Singapore 130017
Block 17 Dover Cres is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 2002, with 154 dwelling units. Across 84 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$820k (S$803 psf, 92 sqm). The lease has approximately 76 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 17 Dover Cres?
Block 17 Dover Cres is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 2002, with 154 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 2002
- Storeys
- 30
- Total units
- 154
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$820k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 76 years
What are resale prices at Block 17 Dover Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$820k (S$803 psf), from 84 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 62 | S$790,000recent | 92 sqm | S$798 psf |
| 5-Room | 22 | S$800,000recent | 111 sqm | S$670 psf |
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“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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 17 Dover Cres get?
Flats at Block 17 Dover Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$4,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$48,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 10 | S$4,300/mo |
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,500/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 17 Dover Cres?
Block 17 Dover Cres has 84 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$832,888 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$832,888 |
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 112 sqm | S$1,035,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$880,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$858,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 92 sqm | S$795,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$782,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 92 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$810,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 112 sqm | S$930,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 92 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 111 sqm | S$886,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$728,000 |
What flat types are in Block 17 Dover Cres?
Block 17 Dover Cres has 154 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 17 Dover Cres?
Block 17 Dover Cres is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 17 Dover Cres is an HDB block located along Dover Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2002, with up to 30 storeys. It has an estimated 154 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 17 Dover Cres, Singapore 130017. 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 Dover MRT, approximately 630m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Star Vista for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 20 Ghim Moh Road for food options, Holland Grove View Fc for greenery and recreation, and Dover Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 17 Dover Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 17 Dover Cres is Dover MRT, about 631 m away (~10 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Dover MRT631 m · ~10 min
- Buona Vista MRT877 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)Mixed-level schoolwithin 1 km522 m
- Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km582 m
- Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km683 m
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority840 m
- Henry Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- New Town Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- School Of Science And Technology, SingaporeSecondary school1.1 km
- Nus High School Of Mathematics And ScienceMixed-level school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 17 Dover Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 17 Dover Cres (~S$820k) needs about S$6,537/mo in income and S$3,079/mo in repayments, after S$19,200 stamp duty and a S$205k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$820k) — 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$19,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$205k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,079/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,537/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 17 Dover Cres
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 17 Dover Cres cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 17 Dover Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$820k (S$803 psf), from 84 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 17 Dover Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$790k; 5-Room ≈ S$800k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 17 Dover Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 17 Dover Cres has about 76 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2002). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 17 Dover Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 17 Dover Cres is about 5.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,000/mo against a resale price of about S$820k. 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 17 Dover Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$820k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,537/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,079/mo after a S$205k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 17 Dover Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 17 Dover Cres is Dover MRT, about 631 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 17 Dover Cres?⌄
Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 17 Dover Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.