Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd
5 Ghim Moh Rd, Singapore 270005
Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1975, with 218 dwelling units. Across 260 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$440k (S$612 psf, 65 sqm). The lease has approximately 49 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd?
Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1975, with 218 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 218
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$440k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$440k (S$612 psf), from 260 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 259 | S$440,000recent | 65 sqm | S$612 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$825,000 | 130 sqm | S$590 psf |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block and 13 for rent (median S$3,500/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 5 Ghim Moh Rd get?
Flats at Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.2% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,000/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 Ghim Moh Rd?
Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd has 260 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$375,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$362,222 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$446,888 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$480,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 76 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$465,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$468,000 |
What flat types are in Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd?
Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd has 218 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd?
Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd is an HDB block located along Ghim Moh Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 218 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd, Singapore 270005. It is part of District 10, Ardmore / Bukit Timah / Holland Road / Tanglin, the Queenstown planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Buona Vista MRT, approximately 725m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Star Vista for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 20 Ghim Moh Road for food options, Grove Lane Pg for greenery and recreation, and Ulu Pandan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd is Buona Vista MRT, about 725 m away (~11 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Buona Vista MRT725 m · ~11 min
- Holland Village MRT901 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Henry Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority629 m
- Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeJunior college1.1 km
- Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.3 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)Mixed-level school1.3 km
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
- School Of Science And Technology, SingaporeSecondary school1.6 km
- New Town Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school2.0 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 Ghim Moh Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd (~S$440k) needs about S$3,508/mo in income and S$1,652/mo in repayments, after S$7,800 stamp duty and a S$110k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$440k) — 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$7,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$110k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,652/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,508/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 Ghim Moh Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$440k (S$612 psf), from 260 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$440k; 5-Room ≈ S$825k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd 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 5 Ghim Moh Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd is about 8.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$440k. 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 Ghim Moh Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$440k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,508/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,652/mo after a S$110k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd is Buona Vista MRT, about 725 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd?⌄
Henry Park Primary School is within 1 km of Block 5 Ghim Moh Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.