Block 48 Strathmore Ave
48 Strathmore Ave, Singapore 140048
Block 48 Strathmore Ave is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 2005, with 234 dwelling units. Across 127 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$990k (S$1,043 psf, 90 sqm). The lease has approximately 80 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 48 Strathmore Ave?
Block 48 Strathmore Ave is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 2005, with 234 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 2005
- Storeys
- 40
- Total units
- 234
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$990k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 80 years
What are resale prices at Block 48 Strathmore Ave?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$990k (S$1,043 psf), from 127 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 100 | S$990,000recent | 90 sqm | S$1,022 psf |
| 5-Room | 27 | S$1,100,000recent | 110 sqm | S$929 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 12 for rent (median S$1,200/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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 48 Strathmore Ave get?
Flats at Block 48 Strathmore Ave have recently sublet for a median of S$4,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,100/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$49,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$4,100/mo |
| 5-Room | 10 | 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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 48 Strathmore Ave?
Block 48 Strathmore Ave has 127 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,325,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 34 TO 36 | 110 sqm | S$1,325,000 |
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 31 TO 33 | 110 sqm | S$1,250,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 110 sqm | S$1,258,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 90 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 25 TO 27 | 90 sqm | S$975,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 90 sqm | S$990,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 40 TO 42 | 85 sqm | S$1,055,888 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 34 TO 36 | 90 sqm | S$1,080,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 85 sqm | S$988,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 90 sqm | S$1,010,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$900,000 |
What flat types are in Block 48 Strathmore Ave?
Block 48 Strathmore Ave has 234 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 48 Strathmore Ave?
Block 48 Strathmore Ave is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 48 Strathmore Ave is an HDB block located along Strathmore Ave. The block is recorded as completed around 2005, with up to 40 storeys. It has an estimated 234 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 48 Strathmore Ave, Singapore 140048. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, the Queenstown planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Queenstown MRT, approximately 208m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Margaret Drive Hawker Centre for food options, Queenstown Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 48 Strathmore Ave from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 48 Strathmore Ave is Queenstown MRT, about 208 m away (~3 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Queenstown MRT208 m · ~3 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority201 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km601 m
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km946 m
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 48 Strathmore Ave?
Buying a flat at Block 48 Strathmore Ave (~S$990k) needs about S$7,892/mo in income and S$3,717/mo in repayments, after S$24,300 stamp duty and a S$248k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$990k) — 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$24,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$248k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,717/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,892/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 48 Strathmore Ave land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 48 Strathmore Ave
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 48 Strathmore Ave cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 48 Strathmore Ave have recently resold for a median of about S$990k (S$1,043 psf), from 127 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 48 Strathmore Ave by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$990k; 5-Room ≈ S$1.10M (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 48 Strathmore Ave worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 48 Strathmore Ave has about 80 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2005). 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 48 Strathmore Ave?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 48 Strathmore Ave is about 5.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,100/mo against a resale price of about S$990k. 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 48 Strathmore Ave?⌄
For a flat at about S$990k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,892/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,717/mo after a S$248k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 48 Strathmore Ave?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 48 Strathmore Ave is Queenstown MRT, about 208 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 48 Strathmore Ave?⌄
Queenstown Primary School is within 1 km of Block 48 Strathmore Ave — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.