HDBRCRQueenstown

Block 96 Dawson Rd

96 Dawson Rd, Singapore 141096

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jul 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 96 Dawson Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 2020, with 284 dwelling units. Across 24 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$950k (S$1,194 psf, 83 sqm). The lease has approximately 94 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 96 Dawson Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 96 Dawson Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 2020, with 284 dwelling units.

Town
Queenstown
Planning area
Queenstown
Completed
2020
Storeys
43
Total units
284
Flat model
Premium Apartment
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$950k
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 94 years
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What are resale prices at Block 96 Dawson Rd?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$950k (S$1,194 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room14S$815,000recent63 sqmS$1,202 psf
4-Room5S$990,000recent83 sqmS$1,108 psf
5-Room5S$1,445,000recent108 sqmS$1,243 psf

Live now: 26 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$1.15M) and 8 for rent (median S$4,000/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.

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What rent and yield does Block 96 Dawson Rd get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 96 Dawson Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$4,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.2% (from 13 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$4,100/mo

13 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

5.2%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$49,200

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
3-Room5S$3,550/mo
5-Room5S$5,500/mo
4-Room3S$4,350/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.

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What has recently sold at Block 96 Dawson Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 96 Dawson Rd has 24 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,500,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jul 20265-Room19 TO 21108 sqmS$1,500,000
Jul 20265-Room07 TO 09108 sqmS$1,430,000
Jul 20264-Room13 TO 1583 sqmS$1,100,000
Jul 20263-Room28 TO 3063 sqmS$810,000
Jun 20263-Room16 TO 1863 sqmS$758,000
Jun 20263-Room25 TO 2763 sqmS$828,000
Jun 20265-Room04 TO 06108 sqmS$1,345,000
Jun 20264-Room28 TO 3083 sqmS$1,150,000
Jun 20263-Room25 TO 2763 sqmS$920,000
May 20264-Room01 TO 0383 sqmS$950,000
May 20263-Room04 TO 0663 sqmS$808,000
May 20264-Room01 TO 0383 sqmS$960,000
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What flat types are in Block 96 Dawson Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 96 Dawson Rd has 284 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 1364-Room: 745-Room: 74
6

Where is Block 96 Dawson Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 96 Dawson Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown.

Block 96 Dawson Rd is an HDB block located along Dawson Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 2020, with up to 43 storeys. It has an estimated 284 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.

The address is Block 96 Dawson Rd, Singapore 141096. 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 744m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Margaret Drive Hawker Centre for food options, Camp Road Interim Park for greenery and recreation, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.

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How far is Block 96 Dawson Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 96 Dawson Rd is Queenstown MRT, about 744 m away (~12 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km315 m
  • Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority561 m
  • Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km646 m
  • Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Anchorpoint · 1.2 kmSupermarket: Sheng Siong Supermarket Pte Ltd · 328 mHawker centre: Margaret Drive Hawker Centre · 883 mPark: Camp Road Interim Park · 952 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 96 Dawson Rd?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 96 Dawson Rd (~S$950k) needs about S$7,573/mo in income and S$3,567/mo in repayments, after S$23,100 stamp duty and a S$238k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$950k) — 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$23,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$238k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,567/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$7,573/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 sales at Block 96 Dawson Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 96 Dawson Rd

How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 96 Dawson Rd cost?

3-Room flats at Block 96 Dawson Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$950k (S$1,194 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 96 Dawson Rd by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$815k; 4-Room ≈ S$990k; 5-Room ≈ S$1.45M (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 96 Dawson Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 96 Dawson Rd has about 94 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2020). 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 96 Dawson Rd?

Gross rental yield at Block 96 Dawson Rd is about 5.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,100/mo against a resale price of about S$950k. 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 96 Dawson Rd?

For a flat at about S$950k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,573/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,567/mo after a S$238k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 96 Dawson Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 96 Dawson Rd is Queenstown MRT, about 744 m away (~12 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 96 Dawson Rd?

Queenstown Primary School is within 1 km of Block 96 Dawson Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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