Blk 53 Chin Swee Rd — HDB resale prices

Blk 53 Chin Swee Rd is an HDB block in Central Area (completed in 1973, 26 storeys, 96 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $548,000, about 64% below the Central Area median, from 1 sales. 91 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.

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Price history at a glance

Block facts

Town	Central Area
Completed	1973
Lease from	1974
Storeys	26
Dwelling units	96
Unit mix (sold)	4-room ×96
Recorded resales	91 since 1990

Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Jul 2026)

Flat type	Median price	Median $/m²	Sales
4-Room	$548,000	$7,117/m²	1

Median monthly rent at this block: $3,700/mo (7 rental contracts, last 12 months).

Estimated gross rental yield: ~8.1% (Central Area average: ~2.9%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.

On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 86% of Central Area blocks with recent sales.

What the price model says

For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $482,807–$540,089 (central estimate $511,448). Recent sales — median $535,168 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.

Median resale price by year

Year	Median (nominal)	Median (today's $)	Sales
1990	$85,000	$159,129	1
1992	$88,000	$155,772	2
1993	$195,000	$337,445	1
1994	$224,000	$375,996	6
1995	$266,900	$440,409	4
1997	$305,000	$486,583	1
1998	$277,000	$443,118	5
1999	$256,000	$409,427	5
2000	$273,000	$430,805	3
2001	$254,000	$396,801	4
2002	$268,944	$421,799	4
2003	$290,000	$452,613	1
2004	$268,500	$412,165	2
2005	$265,000	$404,877	4
2006	$261,750	$396,085	4
2007	$272,500	$403,831	4
2008	$400,000	$555,893	2
2009	$393,500	$543,663	4
2010	$440,000	$591,184	3
2011	$486,500	$621,046	2
2012	$551,944	$673,725	2
2013	$600,000	$715,472	1
2014	$476,500	$562,388	2
2015	$489,000	$580,175	4
2017	$490,000	$581,102	3
2018	$508,000	$599,819	1
2019	$483,000	$567,082	1
2020	$460,000	$541,010	2
2021	$528,000	$606,928	4
2022	$463,000	$501,466	1
2023	$519,000	$536,202	4
2024	$510,000	$514,605	3
2025	$548,000	$548,000	1

Records

Record sale	$611,800 (4-Room, 2021-12)
First recorded sale	$85,000 (1990-05)
Busiest year	1994 · 6 sales
10-year change (real)	-6% (-0.6%/yr, 2015→2025)
Total transacted	$32.2M across 91 sales

Recent resale transactions

Month	Flat type	Storey	Area (m²)	Price
2025-08	4-Room	07 TO 09	77	$548,000
2024-06	4-Room	10 TO 12	77	$520,000
2024-03	4-Room	04 TO 06	77	$510,000
2024-02	4-Room	04 TO 06	77	$500,000
2023-09	4-Room	16 TO 18	77	$520,000
2023-06	4-Room	10 TO 12	77	$523,000
2023-05	4-Room	13 TO 15	77	$505,000
2023-04	4-Room	07 TO 09	77	$518,000
2022-03	4-Room	10 TO 12	77	$463,000
2021-12	4-Room	04 TO 06	77	$611,800
2021-10	4-Room	22 TO 24	77	$518,000
2021-07	4-Room	01 TO 03	77	$506,000
2021-03	4-Room	19 TO 21	77	$538,000
2020-03	4-Room	13 TO 15	77	$460,000
2020-03	4-Room	16 TO 18	77	$460,000
2019-07	4-Room	07 TO 09	77	$483,000
2018-04	4-Room	16 TO 18	77	$508,000
2017-12	4-Room	13 TO 15	77	$490,000
2017-06	4-Room	16 TO 18	77	$510,000
2017-02	4-Room	10 TO 12	77	$480,000

Quick answers

How much does a flat at Blk 53 Chin Swee Rd cost?

The median resale price over the last 24 months is $548,000 (1 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.

Is Blk 53 Chin Swee Rd fairly priced?

For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $482,807–$540,089 (central estimate $511,448). Recent sales — median $535,168 — sit within that range.

What is the rent at Blk 53 Chin Swee Rd?

The median monthly rent is $3,700/mo over the last 12 months (7 contracts).

How old is Blk 53 Chin Swee Rd?

The block was completed in 1973 and its 99-year lease runs from 1974.