Block 53 Stirling Rd
53 Stirling Rd, Singapore 141053
Block 53 Stirling Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1959, with 6 dwelling units. Across 7 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$445k (S$530 psf, 78 sqm). The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 53 Stirling Rd?
Block 53 Stirling Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1959, with 6 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1959
- Storeys
- 2
- Total units
- 6
- Flat model
- Terrace
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$445k
- Last transacted
- May 2017
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 53 Stirling Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$445k (S$530 psf), from 7 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 7 | S$445,000recent | 78 sqm | S$530 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 May 2017.
What rent and yield does Block 53 Stirling Rd get?
Flats at Block 53 Stirling Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.2% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,800/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$45,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 3 | 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 53 Stirling Rd?
Block 53 Stirling Rd has 7 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$775,000 in May 2017 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 78 sqm | S$775,000 |
| Jun 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 81 sqm | S$752,800 |
| Jun 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 78 sqm | S$566,000 |
| Jul 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 78 sqm | S$445,000 |
| May 2006 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 78 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Jun 2001 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 78 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Apr 1996 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 78 sqm | S$370,000 |
What flat types are in Block 53 Stirling Rd?
Block 53 Stirling Rd has 6 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Terrace model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 53 Stirling Rd?
Block 53 Stirling Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 53 Stirling Rd is an HDB block located along Stirling Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1959, with up to 2 storeys. It has an estimated 6 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 53 Stirling Rd, Singapore 141053. 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 359m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Margaret Drive Hawker Centre for food options, Queenstown Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Queenstown Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 53 Stirling Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 53 Stirling Rd is Queenstown MRT, about 359 m away (~6 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Queenstown MRT359 m · ~6 min
- Commonwealth MRT885 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km428 m
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority452 m
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority514 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary 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 53 Stirling Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 53 Stirling Rd (~S$445k) needs about S$3,547/mo in income and S$1,671/mo in repayments, after S$7,950 stamp duty and a S$111k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$445k) — 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$7,950
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$111k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,671/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,547/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 53 Stirling Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 53 Stirling Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 53 Stirling Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 53 Stirling Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$445k (S$530 psf), from 7 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 53 Stirling Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 53 Stirling Rd has about 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1959). 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 53 Stirling Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 53 Stirling Rd is about 10.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,800/mo against a resale price of about S$445k. 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 53 Stirling Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$445k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,547/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,671/mo after a S$111k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 53 Stirling Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 53 Stirling Rd is Queenstown MRT, about 359 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 53 Stirling Rd?⌄
Queenstown Primary School, New Town Primary School are within 1 km of Block 53 Stirling Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.