Block 53 Strathmore Ave
53 Strathmore Ave, Singapore 140053
Block 53 Strathmore Ave is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 2019, with 247 dwelling units. Across 28 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$833k (S$1,191 psf, 62 sqm). The lease has approximately 94 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 53 Strathmore Ave?
Block 53 Strathmore Ave is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 2019, with 247 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 2019
- Storeys
- 43
- Total units
- 247
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$833k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 94 years
What are resale prices at Block 53 Strathmore Ave?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$833k (S$1,191 psf), from 28 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 1 | S$540,000 | 47 sqm | S$1,067 psf |
| 3-Room | 16 | S$812,000recent | 62 sqm | S$1,217 psf |
| 4-Room | 11 | S$1,080,000recent | 83 sqm | S$1,163 psf |
Live now: 12 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$1.11M) and 4 for rent (median S$5,000/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 53 Strathmore Ave get?
Flats at Block 53 Strathmore Ave have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.2% (from 15 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
15 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 11 | S$3,400/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$4,850/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 53 Strathmore Ave?
Block 53 Strathmore Ave has 28 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$795,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 62 sqm | S$795,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 43 TO 45 | 83 sqm | S$1,200,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 87 sqm | S$1,165,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 87 sqm | S$1,080,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 47 sqm | S$540,000 |
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 31 TO 33 | 62 sqm | S$833,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 83 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 40 TO 42 | 83 sqm | S$1,000,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 62 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 62 sqm | S$725,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 40 TO 42 | 62 sqm | S$890,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 34 TO 36 | 62 sqm | S$820,000 |
What flat types are in Block 53 Strathmore Ave?
Block 53 Strathmore Ave has 247 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 53 Strathmore Ave?
Block 53 Strathmore Ave is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 53 Strathmore Ave is an HDB block located along Strathmore Ave. The block is recorded as completed around 2019, with up to 43 storeys. It has an estimated 247 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room, 3-room, and 4-room units.
The address is Block 53 Strathmore Ave, Singapore 140053. 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 329m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 159 Mei Chin Road for food options, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 53 Strathmore Ave from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 53 Strathmore Ave is Queenstown MRT, about 329 m away (~5 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Queenstown MRT329 m · ~5 min
- Redhill MRT986 m · ~15 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 priority329 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km534 m
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km964 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.7 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 Strathmore Ave?
Buying a flat at Block 53 Strathmore Ave (~S$833k) needs about S$6,640/mo in income and S$3,128/mo in repayments, after S$19,590 stamp duty and a S$208k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$833k) — 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$19,590
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$208k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,128/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,640/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 Strathmore Ave land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 53 Strathmore Ave
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 53 Strathmore Ave cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 53 Strathmore Ave have recently resold for a median of about S$833k (S$1,191 psf), from 28 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 53 Strathmore Ave by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$540k; 3-Room ≈ S$812k; 4-Room ≈ S$1.08M (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 53 Strathmore Ave worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 53 Strathmore Ave has about 94 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2019). 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 53 Strathmore Ave?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 53 Strathmore Ave is about 5.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$833k. 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 Strathmore Ave?⌄
For a flat at about S$833k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,640/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,128/mo after a S$208k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 53 Strathmore Ave?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 53 Strathmore Ave is Queenstown MRT, about 329 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 53 Strathmore Ave?⌄
Queenstown Primary School is within 1 km of Block 53 Strathmore Ave — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.