Block 5 Dover Cres
5 Dover Cres, Singapore 130005
Block 5 Dover Cres is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1978, with 155 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$408k (67 sqm), from 201 resales on record. The lease has approximately 53 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 5 Dover Cres?
Block 5 Dover Cres is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1978, with 155 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1978
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 155
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$408k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 53 years
What are resale prices at Block 5 Dover Cres?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$408k (S$531 psf), from 201 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 175 | S$383,000recent | 67 sqm | S$519 psf |
| 4-Room | 26 | S$518,000recent | 94 sqm | S$512 psf |
“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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 5 Dover Cres?
Block 5 Dover Cres has 201 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$610,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 94 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$383,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$383,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$402,500 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$458,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 94 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 94 sqm | S$448,000 |
What flat types are in Block 5 Dover Cres?
Block 5 Dover Cres has 155 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 5 Dover Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 5 Dover Cres is One-North MRT, about 718 m away (~11 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- One-North MRT718 m · ~11 min
- Dover MRT930 m · ~15 min
- Buona Vista MRT942 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 km256 m
- Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km315 m
- Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km323 m
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority500 m
- New Town Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- School Of Science And Technology, SingaporeSecondary school1.4 km
- Nus High School Of Mathematics And ScienceMixed-level school1.4 km
- Henry Park Primary SchoolPrimary 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 5 Dover Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 5 Dover Cres (~S$408k) needs about S$3,252/mo in income and S$1,532/mo in repayments, after S$6,840 stamp duty and a S$102k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$408k) — 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$6,840
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$102k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,532/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,252/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 5 Dover Cres
What is the resale price at Block 5 Dover Cres?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 5 Dover Cres have recently resold around S$408k (67 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 5 Dover Cres by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$383k; 4-Room ≈ S$518k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 5 Dover Cres?⌄
Block 5 Dover Cres has approximately 53 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1978). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 5 Dover Cres?⌄
Block 5 Dover Cres has 155 dwelling units across up to 14 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 5 Dover Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 5 Dover Cres is One-North MRT, about 718 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 5 Dover Cres?⌄
Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 5 Dover Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 5 Dover Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 5 Dover Cres sits in Queenstown, in the Queenstown planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈53 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
