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. Across 201 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$408k (S$531 psf, 67 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- New Generation
- 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 |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 for rent — 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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 5 Dover Cres get?
Flats at Block 5 Dover Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 4 | S$2,300/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 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 of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 5 Dover Cres?
Block 5 Dover Cres is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 5 Dover Cres is an HDB block located along Dover Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 1978, with up to 14 storeys. It has an estimated 155 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 5 Dover Cres, Singapore 130005. 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 One-North MRT, approximately 718m 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, One-North Park for greenery and recreation, and Dover Community Centre for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 5 Dover Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 5 Dover Cres
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 5 Dover Cres cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 5 Dover Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$408k (S$531 psf), from 201 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 5 Dover Cres by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$383k; 4-Room ≈ S$518k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 5 Dover Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 5 Dover Cres has about 53 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1978). 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 5 Dover Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 5 Dover Cres is about 8.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$408k. 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 5 Dover Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$408k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,252/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,532/mo after a S$102k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.