Block 55 Stirling Rd
55 Stirling Rd, Singapore 142055
Block 55 Stirling Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1959, with 6 dwelling units. Across 17 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$655k (S$699 psf, 87 sqm). The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 55 Stirling Rd?
Block 55 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$655k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2020
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 55 Stirling Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$655k (S$699 psf), from 17 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 17 | S$655,000recent | 87 sqm | S$699 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 Jul 2020.
What rent and yield does Block 55 Stirling Rd get?
Flats at Block 55 Stirling Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$4,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.4% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,600/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$55,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 3 | S$4,600/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 Jan 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 55 Stirling Rd?
Block 55 Stirling Rd has 17 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$830,000 in Jul 2020 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 87 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 87 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 87 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Mar 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$888,889 |
| Jan 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 87 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Sept 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 87 sqm | S$795,000 |
| Oct 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 87 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Oct 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 87 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Apr 2007 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$381,888 |
| Jan 2003 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 87 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Jul 2000 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$363,000 |
| Feb 1998 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 87 sqm | S$475,000 |
What flat types are in Block 55 Stirling Rd?
Block 55 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 55 Stirling Rd?
Block 55 Stirling Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 55 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 55 Stirling Rd, Singapore 142055. 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 310m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE 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 55 Stirling Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 55 Stirling Rd is Queenstown MRT, about 310 m away (~5 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Queenstown MRT310 m · ~5 min
- Commonwealth MRT932 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 priority391 m
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km460 m
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority566 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.5 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 55 Stirling Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 55 Stirling Rd (~S$655k) needs about S$5,221/mo in income and S$2,459/mo in repayments, after S$14,250 stamp duty and a S$164k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$655k) — 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$14,250
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$164k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,459/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,221/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 55 Stirling Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 55 Stirling Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 55 Stirling Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$655k (S$699 psf), from 17 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 55 Stirling Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 55 Stirling Rd has about 47 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 55 Stirling Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 55 Stirling Rd is about 8.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,600/mo against a resale price of about S$655k. 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 55 Stirling Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$655k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,221/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,459/mo after a S$164k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 55 Stirling Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 55 Stirling Rd is Queenstown MRT, about 310 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 55 Stirling Rd?⌄
Queenstown Primary School, New Town Primary School are within 1 km of Block 55 Stirling Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.