Block 20 Dover Cres
20 Dover Cres, Singapore 130020
Block 20 Dover Cres is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1975, with 172 dwelling units. Across 213 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$405k (S$566 psf, 65 sqm). The lease has approximately 51 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 20 Dover Cres?
Block 20 Dover Cres is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1975, with 172 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 172
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$405k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 51 years
What are resale prices at Block 20 Dover Cres?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$405k (S$566 psf), from 213 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 213 | S$405,000recent | 65 sqm | S$566 psf |
Live now: 16 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$390k) and 18 for rent (median S$3,200/mo) — 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 Dec 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 20 Dover Cres get?
Flats at Block 20 Dover Cres 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 |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$4,900/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 20 Dover Cres?
Block 20 Dover Cres has 213 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$459,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 73 sqm | S$459,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 73 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$362,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 73 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$392,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$400,000 |
What flat types are in Block 20 Dover Cres?
Block 20 Dover Cres has 172 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 20 Dover Cres?
Block 20 Dover Cres is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 20 Dover Cres is an HDB block located along Dover Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 172 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 20 Dover Cres, Singapore 130020. 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 752m away, around 12 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 20 Dover Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 20 Dover Cres is Dover MRT, about 752 m away (~12 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Dover MRT752 m · ~12 min
- Buona Vista MRT799 m · ~13 min
- One-North MRT889 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km457 m
- Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)Mixed-level schoolwithin 1 km486 m
- Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km570 m
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority720 m
- Henry Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- New Town Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- School Of Science And Technology, SingaporeSecondary school1.3 km
- Nus High School Of Mathematics And ScienceMixed-level 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 20 Dover Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 20 Dover Cres (~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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Eyeing Block 20 Dover Cres? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 20 Dover Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 20 Dover Cres
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 20 Dover Cres cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 20 Dover Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$405k (S$566 psf), from 213 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 20 Dover Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 20 Dover Cres has about 51 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 20 Dover Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 20 Dover Cres 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 20 Dover Cres?⌄
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 20 Dover Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 20 Dover Cres is Dover MRT, about 752 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 20 Dover Cres?⌄
Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 20 Dover Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.