Block 26 Dover Cres
26 Dover Cres, Singapore 130026
Block 26 Dover Cres is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1977, with 96 dwelling units. Across 117 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$790k (S$589 psf, 123 sqm). The lease has approximately 51 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 26 Dover Cres?
Block 26 Dover Cres is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1977, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1977
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$790k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 51 years
What are resale prices at Block 26 Dover Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$790k (S$589 psf), from 117 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 117 | S$790,000recent | 123 sqm | S$589 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 Dec 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 26 Dover Cres get?
Flats at Block 26 Dover Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$45,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,800/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 26 Dover Cres?
Block 26 Dover Cres has 117 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$842,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 125 sqm | S$842,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 123 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 123 sqm | S$840,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$795,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$640,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 125 sqm | S$828,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 123 sqm | S$810,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$611,888 |
What flat types are in Block 26 Dover Cres?
Block 26 Dover Cres has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 26 Dover Cres?
Block 26 Dover Cres is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 26 Dover Cres is an HDB block located along Dover Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 1977, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 26 Dover Cres, Singapore 130026. 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 692m away, around 11 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 26 Dover Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 26 Dover Cres is Dover MRT, about 692 m away (~11 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Dover MRT692 m · ~11 min
- One-North MRT947 m · ~15 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 km280 m
- Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km529 m
- Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km553 m
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority736 m
- New Town Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- School Of Science And Technology, SingaporeSecondary school1.1 km
- Henry Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Nus High School Of Mathematics And ScienceMixed-level school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 26 Dover Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 26 Dover Cres (~S$790k) needs about S$6,298/mo in income and S$2,966/mo in repayments, after S$18,300 stamp duty and a S$198k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$790k) — 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$18,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$198k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,966/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,298/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 26 Dover Cres
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 26 Dover Cres cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 26 Dover Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$790k (S$589 psf), from 117 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 26 Dover Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 26 Dover Cres has about 51 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1977). 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 26 Dover Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 26 Dover Cres is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,800/mo against a resale price of about S$790k. 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 26 Dover Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$790k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,298/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,966/mo after a S$198k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 26 Dover Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 26 Dover Cres is Dover MRT, about 692 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 26 Dover Cres?⌄
Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 26 Dover Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.