Blk 53 Telok Blangah Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Merah (completed in 1977, 20 storeys, 76 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $790,000, about 7% below the Bukit Merah median, from 3 sales. 73 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Bukit Merah |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1977 |
| Lease from | 1978 |
| Storeys | 20 |
| Dwelling units | 76 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 5-room ×76 |
| Recorded resales | 73 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $790,000 | $6,695/m² | 3 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,350/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.6% (Bukit Merah 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 63% of Bukit Merah blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $791,437–$885,336 (central estimate $838,386). Recent sales — median $768,000 — sit below 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 | $139,500 | $261,159 | 2 |
| 1991 | $165,000 | $298,626 | 5 |
| 1993 | $215,000 | $372,055 | 3 |
| 1994 | $323,000 | $542,173 | 4 |
| 1995 | $417,000 | $688,088 | 1 |
| 1996 | $512,500 | $834,158 | 2 |
| 1997 | $480,000 | $765,770 | 5 |
| 1998 | $424,000 | $678,275 | 4 |
| 1999 | $383,000 | $612,541 | 4 |
| 2000 | $422,000 | $665,933 | 2 |
| 2001 | $385,000 | $601,450 | 2 |
| 2002 | $393,500 | $617,146 | 2 |
| 2003 | $400,000 | $624,294 | 3 |
| 2004 | $390,000 | $598,676 | 1 |
| 2005 | $375,000 | $572,939 | 2 |
| 2006 | $365,250 | $552,703 | 2 |
| 2007 | $407,500 | $603,895 | 2 |
| 2008 | $520,000 | $722,661 | 3 |
| 2009 | $529,000 | $730,871 | 4 |
| 2010 | $587,000 | $788,693 | 1 |
| 2011 | $648,000 | $827,210 | 1 |
| 2012 | $671,500 | $819,660 | 2 |
| 2013 | $700,500 | $835,313 | 2 |
| 2014 | $668,000 | $788,406 | 3 |
| 2016 | $790,000 | $942,283 | 1 |
| 2018 | $558,000 | $658,856 | 1 |
| 2019 | $685,888 | $805,289 | 3 |
| 2020 | $615,000 | $723,306 | 1 |
| 2022 | $681,500 | $738,119 | 2 |
| 2024 | $830,000 | $837,495 | 1 |
| 2025 | $779,000 | $779,000 | 2 |
| Record sale | $830,000 (5-Room, 2024-08) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $154,000 (1990-07) |
| Busiest year | 1991 · 5 sales |
| Total transacted | $33.8M across 73 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 118 | $790,000 |
| 2025-08 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 | $768,000 |
| 2024-08 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 118 | $830,000 |
| 2022-03 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 118 | $655,000 |
| 2022-01 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 115 | $708,000 |
| 2020-08 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 118 | $615,000 |
| 2019-08 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 118 | $600,000 |
| 2019-08 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 118 | $685,888 |
| 2019-06 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 118 | $688,000 |
| 2018-10 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 | $558,000 |
| 2016-05 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 115 | $790,000 |
| 2014-12 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 118 | $668,000 |
| 2014-02 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 | $620,000 |
| 2014-02 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 | $710,000 |
| 2013-12 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 | $695,000 |
| 2013-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 118 | $706,000 |
| 2012-06 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 118 | $655,000 |
| 2012-05 | 5-Room | 11 TO 15 | 118 | $688,000 |
| 2011-02 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $648,000 |
| 2010-07 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 | $587,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 48 | $849,000 | $6,847/m² |
| 2. Blk 67 | $845,944 | $7,108/m² |
| 3. Blk 66 | $838,000 | $7,287/m² |
| 4. Blk 52 | $835,000 | $7,076/m² |
| 5. Blk 49 | $820,000 | $6,667/m² |
| 6. Blk 53 | $790,000 | $6,695/m² |
| 7. Blk 50 | $647,000 | $6,602/m² |
| 8. Blk 51 | $624,000 | $6,783/m² |
| 9. Blk 64 | $490,000 | $6,463/m² |
| 10. Blk 55 | $475,000 | $6,132/m² |
| 11. Blk 77 | $438,500 | $6,545/m² |
| 12. Blk 54 | $435,000 | $5,904/m² |
| 13. Blk 65 | $434,000 | $6,478/m² |
| 14. Blk 75 | $427,500 | $6,381/m² |
| 15. Blk 44 | $415,000 | $6,008/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 19 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $790,000 (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 $791,437–$885,336 (central estimate $838,386). Recent sales — median $768,000 — sit below that range.
The median monthly rent is $4,350/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1977 and its 99-year lease runs from 1978.