Block 23 Dover Cres
23 Dover Cres, Singapore 130023
Block 23 Dover Cres is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1975, with 110 dwelling units. Across 119 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$528 psf, 88 sqm). The lease has approximately 49 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 23 Dover Cres?
Block 23 Dover Cres is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1975, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 110
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$500k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 23 Dover Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$528 psf), from 119 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 119 | S$500,000recent | 88 sqm | S$528 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$558k) and 6 for rent (median S$2,425/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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 23 Dover Cres get?
Flats at Block 23 Dover Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,200/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 23 Dover Cres?
Block 23 Dover Cres has 119 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$505,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$505,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 sqm | S$510,388 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$429,888 |
What flat types are in Block 23 Dover Cres?
Block 23 Dover Cres has 110 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 23 Dover Cres?
Block 23 Dover Cres is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 23 Dover Cres is an HDB block located along Dover Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 110 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 23 Dover Cres, Singapore 130023. 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 709m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Star Vista for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE 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 23 Dover Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 23 Dover Cres is Dover MRT, about 709 m away (~11 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Dover MRT709 m · ~11 min
- Buona Vista MRT792 m · ~12 min
- One-North MRT954 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km525 m
- Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)Mixed-level schoolwithin 1 km551 m
- Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km647 m
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority793 m
- Henry Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- New Town Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- School Of Science And Technology, SingaporeSecondary school1.2 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 23 Dover Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 23 Dover Cres (~S$500k) needs about S$3,986/mo in income and S$1,877/mo in repayments, after S$9,600 stamp duty and a S$125k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$500k) — 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$9,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$125k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,877/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,986/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 23 Dover Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 23 Dover Cres
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 23 Dover Cres cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 23 Dover Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$500k (S$528 psf), from 119 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 23 Dover Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 23 Dover Cres has about 49 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 23 Dover Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 23 Dover Cres is about 7.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$500k. 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 23 Dover Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$500k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,986/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,877/mo after a S$125k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 23 Dover Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 23 Dover Cres is Dover MRT, about 709 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 23 Dover Cres?⌄
Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 23 Dover Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.