Blk 53 Sims Place — HDB resale prices
HDB resale prices, Geylang · 3-Room · built 1976
median resale price, last 24 months
8 sales in that window · as of Sep 2026
How it compares
Blk 53 Sims Place is an HDB block in Geylang (completed in 1976, 13 storeys, 154 units). As of Sep 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $390,000, about 34% below the Geylang median, from 8 sales. 176 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Price by year
At a glance
Unit mix (sold): 3-room ×151 · 5-room ×3
Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Sep 2026)
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,100/mo (11 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~9.5% (Geylang average: ~6.4%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 84% of Geylang blocks with recent sales.
What the price model says
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $443,584–$495,914 (central estimate $469,749). Recent sales — median $382,327 — sit below 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 | $42,000 | $78,629 | 7 |
| 1991 | $45,500 | $82,348 | 4 |
| 1992 | $49,250 | $87,179 | 4 |
| 1993 | $74,000 | $128,056 | 7 |
| 1994 | $87,500 | $146,874 | 8 |
| 1995 | $120,000 | $198,011 | 3 |
| 1996 | $160,500 | $261,234 | 8 |
| 1997 | $182,500 | $291,152 | 4 |
| 1998 | $141,000 | $225,558 | 9 |
| 1999 | $121,000 | $193,518 | 7 |
| 2000 | $134,800 | $212,720 | 11 |
| 2001 | $133,000 | $207,774 | 6 |
| 2002 | $123,000 | $192,907 | 8 |
| 2003 | $140,000 | $218,503 | 3 |
| 2004 | $164,500 | $252,518 | 6 |
| 2005 | $152,000 | $232,231 | 9 |
| 2006 | $163,800 | $247,865 | 8 |
| 2007 | $184,000 | $272,679 | 2 |
| 2008 | $238,000 | $330,757 | 7 |
| 2009 | $262,500 | $362,672 | 6 |
| 2010 | $290,000 | $389,644 | 5 |
| 2011 | $330,000 | $421,264 | 3 |
| 2012 | $343,000 | $418,680 | 3 |
| 2014 | $318,500 | $375,909 | 2 |
| 2015 | $325,000 | $385,597 | 3 |
| 2016 | $326,000 | $388,841 | 4 |
| 2017 | $325,000 | $385,425 | 1 |
| 2018 | $326,000 | $384,923 | 2 |
| 2019 | $316,500 | $371,597 | 2 |
| 2020 | $327,500 | $385,175 | 4 |
| 2021 | $292,900 | $336,684 | 4 |
| 2022 | $340,500 | $368,789 | 2 |
| 2023 | $349,000 | $360,567 | 4 |
| 2024 | $431,500 | $435,396 | 2 |
| 2025 | $384,500 | $384,500 | 2 |
| 2026 | $410,000 | $410,000 | 6 |
Records
| Record sale | $645,000 (5-Room, 2020-07) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $34,000 (1990-05) |
| Busiest year | 2000 · 11 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +5% (+0.5%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $34.4M across 176 sales |
Recent resale transactions
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 65 m² | $390,000 |
| 2026-07 | 3-Room | 13–15 | 65 m² | $375,000 |
| 2026-06 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 65 m² | $340,000 |
| 2026-04 | 3-Room | 13–15 | 65 m² | $438,000 |
| 2026-04 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 76 m² | $430,000 |
| 2026-04 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 76 m² | $430,000 |
| 2025-08 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 65 m² | $390,000 |
| 2025-01 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 65 m² | $379,000 |
| 2024-09 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 65 m² | $435,000 |
| 2024-09 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 76 m² | $428,000 |
| 2023-11 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 76 m² | $388,000 |
| 2023-08 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 65 m² | $350,000 |
| 2023-07 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 65 m² | $348,000 |
| 2023-01 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 65 m² | $335,000 |
| 2022-11 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 65 m² | $353,000 |
| 2022-02 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 65 m² | $328,000 |
| 2021-12 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 65 m² | $318,000 |
| 2021-10 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 65 m² | $300,000 |
| 2021-08 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 65 m² | $285,800 |
| 2021-05 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 65 m² | $260,000 |
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Quick answers
How much does a flat at Blk 53 Sims Place cost?
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $390,000 (8 sales, as of Sep 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
Is Blk 53 Sims Place fairly priced?
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $443,584–$495,914 (central estimate $469,749). Recent sales — median $382,327 — sit below that range.
What is the rent at Blk 53 Sims Place?
The median monthly rent is $3,100/mo over the last 12 months (11 contracts).
How old is Blk 53 Sims Place?
The block was completed in 1976 and its 99-year lease runs from 1981.