The block
- Completed
- 1973
- Lease
- From 1974, ends 2073. About 46 years left
- Storeys
- 26
- Flats
- 96: 96 4-room
- Postal code
- Singapore 160053
- Nearest MRT
- Chinatown MRT, about 6 min walk (350 m)
- Town
- Central Area
- In the block
- shops
Resale prices at Blk 53 Chin Swee Road
| Flat type | 2024 | 2025 | Central Area median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-room | S$510,000 | S$548,000 | S$870,000 |
Median price by year of registration.
What is my flat at Blk 53 Chin Swee Road worth?
Pick your flat type and floor for an instant range based on this block's own resales.
A guide only. Condition, facing, corner units and renovation can move the price 5 to 10% either way.
Latest sales
| Month | Type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 4-room Improved | 07 to 09 | 77 sqm 829 sqft | S$548,000 S$661 psf |
| Jun 2024 | 4-room Improved | 10 to 12 | 77 sqm 829 sqft | S$520,000 S$627 psf |
| Mar 2024 | 4-room Improved | 04 to 06 | 77 sqm 829 sqft | S$510,000 S$615 psf |
| Feb 2024 | 4-room Improved | 04 to 06 | 77 sqm 829 sqft | S$500,000 S$603 psf |
Rent at Blk 53 Chin Swee Road
At these figures a 4-room flat here earns a gross yield of about 8.6% before property tax and other costs.
Whole-flat rentals approved by HDB since Oct 2024. Rooms let out separately aren't included.
Flat layouts at Blk 53 Chin Swee Road
HDB records the flat model of every resale. These are the layouts sold here, with the typical size.
| Flat type | Model | Typical size | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-room | Improved | 77 sqm (829 sqft) | 4 |
Model names come from HDB. "Improved", "New Generation" and "Model A" flats of the same type can differ by 10 sqm or more, so compare sizes, not just room counts.
Living at Blk 53 Chin Swee Road
MRT
- Chinatown MRT350 m, about 6 min walk
- Clarke Quay MRT510 m, about 8 min walk
Hawker centres
- Kukoh 21 Food Centre170 m, 21 food stalls
- People's Park Food Centre340 m, 87 food stalls
- Hong Lim Food Centre and Market560 m, 103 food stalls
Car park
| Car park | Type | Free parking | Night parking | Gantry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSM 40 m away | Multi-storey 10 decks | Free on Sundays and public holidays, 7am to 10.30pm | Yes | 1.9 m |
| UCS 130 m away | Surface | Free on Sundays and public holidays, 7am to 10.30pm | Yes | - |
From HDB's car park list. The nearest HDB car parks to the block.
1-minute quizzes for owners at Blk 53 Chin Swee Road
What is your flat at Blk 53 Chin Swee Road worth?
Send us your floor and flat type. We'll reply with a valuation range based on the latest sales here and at nearby blocks, and what a sale would leave you after your loan and CPF refund.
Common questions
How much is a 4-room flat at Blk 53 Chin Swee Road?
4-room flats at Blk 53 Chin Swee Road sold for a median S$515,000 since Oct 2023, or about S$621 per square foot. The range was S$500,000 to S$548,000. Floor level, condition and the remaining lease explain most of the gap.
How many years are left on the lease at Blk 53 Chin Swee Road?
The lease started in 1974 and runs for 99 years to 2073, so about 46 years are left. Banks and CPF limit how much a buyer can borrow and use once fewer than 60 years remain, which affects who can buy.
How much rent can I get at Blk 53 Chin Swee Road?
HDB approved 7 4-room rentals here in the last 12 months, at a median S$3,700 a month (S$2,500 to S$4,000). See more in the HDB rental rates checker.
What is the postal code of Blk 53 Chin Swee Road?
The postal code of Blk 53 Chin Swee Road is Singapore 160053.
What is the nearest MRT station to Blk 53 Chin Swee Road?
Chinatown MRT station is about 350 m away, roughly 6 minutes on foot. Clarke Quay MRT is the next closest, about 510 m away.
Where do residents of Blk 53 Chin Swee Road park?
Multi-storey car park CSM, about 40 m away: Free on Sundays and public holidays, 7am to 10.30pm, night parking available, gantry height 1.9 m. Surface car park UCS, about 130 m away: Free on Sundays and public holidays, 7am to 10.30pm, night parking available.
What is my flat at Blk 53 Chin Swee Road worth?
Recent sales at the block are the best guide, adjusted for your floor, facing and condition. Send us your unit and we'll reply with a valuation range on WhatsApp.
Blocks nearby
- Blk 34 Upper Cross Street200 m · 3-room S$478,000
- Blk 8 Selegie Road220 m · 3-room S$429,000
- Blk 10 Selegie Road260 m · 3-room S$374,000
- Blk 9 Selegie Road280 m · 3-room S$409,888
- Blk 4 Sago Lane290 m · 3-room S$475,000
- Blk 32 New Market Road320 m · 2-room S$375,000
- Blk 536 Upper Cross Street560 m · 3-room S$565,000
- Blk 538 Upper Cross Street560 m · 3-room S$610,000
All HDB blocks in Central Area · All towns
Source: HDB resale flat prices, renting out of flats and HDB property information, from data.gov.sg. Resales from Oct 2023 to Oct 2026. Prices are what buyers paid; your flat's value depends on its floor, facing, condition and lease.