Blk 5 Farrer Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Timah (completed in 1974, 20 storeys, 76 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $1,020,000, about 22% below the Bukit Timah median, from 3 sales. 99 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Bukit Timah |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1974 |
| Lease from | 1974 |
| Storeys | 20 |
| Dwelling units | 76 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 5-room ×76 |
| Recorded resales | 99 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $1,020,000 | $8,455/m² | 3 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $5,050/mo (4 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.9% (Bukit Timah average: ~3.2%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 68% of Bukit Timah blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $926,846–$1,036,811 (central estimate $981,828). Recent sales — median $1,011,075 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $144,850 | $271,175 | 4 |
| 1991 | $143,000 | $258,809 | 3 |
| 1992 | $190,000 | $336,326 | 2 |
| 1993 | $226,000 | $391,090 | 5 |
| 1994 | $300,000 | $503,567 | 5 |
| 1995 | $410,000 | $676,537 | 1 |
| 1996 | $575,000 | $935,885 | 1 |
| 1998 | $455,000 | $727,866 | 11 |
| 1999 | $432,500 | $691,708 | 6 |
| 2000 | $462,500 | $729,843 | 4 |
| 2001 | $475,000 | $742,049 | 3 |
| 2002 | $423,500 | $664,197 | 4 |
| 2003 | $438,000 | $683,601 | 1 |
| 2004 | $412,000 | $632,447 | 5 |
| 2005 | $421,500 | $643,984 | 2 |
| 2006 | $420,000 | $635,552 | 1 |
| 2007 | $550,000 | $815,072 | 5 |
| 2008 | $637,500 | $885,955 | 6 |
| 2009 | $625,000 | $863,505 | 3 |
| 2010 | $670,000 | $900,212 | 4 |
| 2011 | $720,000 | $919,122 | 1 |
| 2012 | $870,000 | $1,061,957 | 1 |
| 2013 | $850,000 | $1,013,585 | 1 |
| 2014 | $860,000 | $1,015,014 | 3 |
| 2015 | $855,000 | $1,014,416 | 1 |
| 2017 | $890,000 | $1,055,471 | 1 |
| 2018 | $875,000 | $1,033,153 | 3 |
| 2019 | $842,500 | $989,165 | 2 |
| 2020 | $850,000 | $999,692 | 1 |
| 2021 | $828,000 | $951,774 | 1 |
| 2022 | $939,000 | $1,017,012 | 2 |
| 2023 | $970,000 | $1,002,149 | 1 |
| 2024 | $987,500 | $996,417 | 2 |
| 2025 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | 1 |
| 2026 | $1,030,000 | $1,030,000 | 2 |
| Record sale | $1,040,000 (5-Room, 2026-06) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $130,000 (1990-04) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 11 sales |
| Total transacted | $53.3M across 99 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 123 | $1,040,000 |
| 2026-04 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 120 | $1,020,000 |
| 2025-11 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 | $1,000,000 |
| 2024-03 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $1,020,000 |
| 2024-01 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $955,000 |
| 2023-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $970,000 |
| 2022-12 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 | $990,000 |
| 2022-04 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 | $888,000 |
| 2021-01 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $828,000 |
| 2020-01 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 | $850,000 |
| 2019-10 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 | $855,000 |
| 2019-03 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 | $830,000 |
| 2018-04 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 | $875,000 |
| 2018-03 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 123 | $883,000 |
| 2018-02 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 125 | $870,000 |
| 2017-01 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $890,000 |
| 2015-01 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 | $855,000 |
| 2014-09 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 123 | $850,000 |
| 2014-09 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 | $900,000 |
| 2014-06 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 | $860,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 5 | $1,020,000 | $8,455/m² |
| 2. Blk 6 | $619,000 | $6,802/m² |
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $1,020,000 (3 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $926,846–$1,036,811 (central estimate $981,828). Recent sales — median $1,011,075 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $5,050/mo over the last 12 months (4 contracts).
The block was completed in 1974 and its 99-year lease runs from 1974.