Blk 53 Geylang Bahru — HDB resale prices
HDB resale prices, Kallang/Whampoa · 5-Room · built 1974
median resale price, last 24 months
6 sales in that window · as of Sep 2026
How it compares
Blk 53 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa (completed in 1974, 25 storeys, 96 units). As of Sep 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $725,000, from 6 sales. 113 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Price by year
At a glance
Unit mix (sold): 5-room ×96
Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Sep 2026)
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,100/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.8% (Kallang/Whampoa average: ~5.2%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 80% of Kallang/Whampoa blocks with recent sales.
What the price model says
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $685,856–$766,767 (central estimate $726,312). Recent sales — median $698,686 — 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 | $125,000 | $234,014 | 3 |
| 1991 | $128,000 | $231,661 | 7 |
| 1992 | $100,000 | $177,013 | 3 |
| 1993 | $197,000 | $340,906 | 3 |
| 1994 | $266,500 | $447,335 | 6 |
| 1995 | $338,000 | $557,730 | 5 |
| 1996 | $411,500 | $669,768 | 4 |
| 1997 | $435,000 | $693,979 | 7 |
| 1998 | $350,000 | $559,897 | 5 |
| 1999 | $340,000 | $543,770 | 9 |
| 2000 | $362,000 | $571,250 | 5 |
| 2001 | $346,000 | $540,524 | 3 |
| 2002 | $314,500 | $493,246 | 4 |
| 2003 | $342,000 | $533,771 | 4 |
| 2004 | $357,000 | $548,019 | 2 |
| 2005 | $311,500 | $475,922 | 2 |
| 2006 | $346,000 | $523,574 | 1 |
| 2007 | $340,000 | $503,863 | 3 |
| 2008 | $434,000 | $603,144 | 2 |
| 2009 | $415,000 | $573,367 | 3 |
| 2010 | $430,000 | $577,748 | 3 |
| 2011 | $460,000 | $587,217 | 1 |
| 2013 | $622,000 | $741,706 | 1 |
| 2014 | $625,000 | $737,655 | 3 |
| 2015 | $580,000 | $688,142 | 2 |
| 2016 | $628,000 | $749,055 | 3 |
| 2017 | $591,000 | $700,880 | 1 |
| 2018 | $585,000 | $690,736 | 1 |
| 2019 | $510,000 | $598,782 | 1 |
| 2020 | $532,500 | $626,277 | 4 |
| 2022 | $550,000 | $595,694 | 1 |
| 2023 | $662,500 | $684,458 | 2 |
| 2024 | $700,000 | $706,321 | 3 |
| 2025 | $725,000 | $725,000 | 6 |
Records
| Record sale | $825,000 (5-Room, 2025-04) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $125,000 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 1999 · 9 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +5% (+0.5%/yr, 2015→2025) |
| Total transacted | $44.8M across 113 sales |
Recent resale transactions
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 5-Room | 01–03 | 117 m² | $690,000 |
| 2025-09 | 5-Room | 10–12 | 117 m² | $750,000 |
| 2025-07 | 5-Room | 10–12 | 120 m² | $700,000 |
| 2025-06 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 117 m² | $640,000 |
| 2025-05 | 5-Room | 25–27 | 117 m² | $750,000 |
| 2025-04 | 5-Room | 22–24 | 117 m² | $825,000 |
| 2024-10 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 117 m² | $730,000 |
| 2024-09 | 5-Room | 01–03 | 114 m² | $628,000 |
| 2024-08 | 5-Room | 16–18 | 114 m² | $700,000 |
| 2023-09 | 5-Room | 25–27 | 114 m² | $675,000 |
| 2023-08 | 5-Room | 16–18 | 117 m² | $650,000 |
| 2022-02 | 5-Room | 01–03 | 117 m² | $550,000 |
| 2020-10 | 5-Room | 10–12 | 117 m² | $520,000 |
| 2020-09 | 5-Room | 22–24 | 117 m² | $575,000 |
| 2020-08 | 5-Room | 07–09 | 114 m² | $530,000 |
| 2020-03 | 5-Room | 16–18 | 120 m² | $535,000 |
| 2019-11 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 117 m² | $510,000 |
| 2018-01 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 120 m² | $585,000 |
| 2017-05 | 5-Room | 10–12 | 117 m² | $591,000 |
| 2016-06 | 5-Room | 13–15 | 120 m² | $635,000 |
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Quick answers
How much does a flat at Blk 53 Geylang Bahru cost?
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $725,000 (6 sales, as of Sep 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
Is Blk 53 Geylang Bahru fairly priced?
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $685,856–$766,767 (central estimate $726,312). Recent sales — median $698,686 — sit within that range.
What is the rent at Blk 53 Geylang Bahru?
The median monthly rent is $4,100/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
How old is Blk 53 Geylang Bahru?
The block was completed in 1974 and its 99-year lease runs from 1974.