Blk 53 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa (completed in 1974, 25 storeys, 96 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $700,000, about 6% above the Kallang/Whampoa median, from 9 sales. 113 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Kallang/Whampoa |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1974 |
| Lease from | 1974 |
| Storeys | 25 |
| Dwelling units | 96 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 5-room ×96 |
| Recorded resales | 113 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $700,000 | $6,140/m² | 9 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,100/mo (3 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~7.0% (Kallang/Whampoa average: ~6.2%) — 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.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $683,992–$765,144 (central estimate $724,568). 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 | $690,000 |
| 2025-09 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 | $750,000 |
| 2025-07 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $700,000 |
| 2025-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 | $640,000 |
| 2025-05 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 117 | $750,000 |
| 2025-04 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 117 | $825,000 |
| 2024-10 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 | $730,000 |
| 2024-09 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 | $628,000 |
| 2024-08 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 114 | $700,000 |
| 2023-09 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 114 | $675,000 |
| 2023-08 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 | $650,000 |
| 2022-02 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 | $550,000 |
| 2020-10 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 | $520,000 |
| 2020-09 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 117 | $575,000 |
| 2020-08 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 | $530,000 |
| 2020-03 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 | $535,000 |
| 2019-11 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 | $510,000 |
| 2018-01 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $585,000 |
| 2017-05 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 | $591,000 |
| 2016-06 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 | $635,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 59A | $970,000 | $8,125/m² |
| 2. Blk 59C | $963,888 | $8,417/m² |
| 3. Blk 60 | $950,000 | $8,306/m² |
| 4. Blk 58 | $860,000 | $8,600/m² |
| 5. Blk 59B | $800,000 | $8,000/m² |
| 6. Blk 56 | $757,500 | $6,474/m² |
| 7. Blk 55 | $704,444 | $6,015/m² |
| 8. Blk 53 | $700,000 | $6,140/m² |
| 9. Blk 54 | $681,500 | $5,825/m² |
| 10. Blk 95 | $544,000 | $6,830/m² |
| 11. Blk 93 | $470,000 | $6,912/m² |
| 12. Blk 97 | $459,000 | $6,691/m² |
| 13. Blk 94 | $456,500 | $6,532/m² |
| 14. Blk 96 | $442,500 | $6,369/m² |
| 15. Blk 68 | $410,000 | $6,308/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 18 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $700,000 (9 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 $683,992–$765,144 (central estimate $724,568). Recent sales — median $698,686 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $4,100/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
The block was completed in 1974 and its 99-year lease runs from 1974.