55 Tiong Bahru Road

1,238 sqft
3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Singapore's first pre war public housing block
Approximately 39.5 years remaining lease
Between 3 MRT stations: Tiong Bahru, Havelock & Outram Park
Heritage Conservation Estate
Rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of Singapore's architectural history

90 years old. Still turning heads.
Most people think this block has only about 10 years of lease left. It doesn't.

Although Block 55 was completed in December 1936, the current 99 year lease commenced on 1 Jan 1967, leaving approx 39.5 years remaining. .

If you're curious why, let's grab a coffee at one of the nearby cafés. I'll happily share the fascinating history behind Tiong Bahru.

This is Block 55 Tiong Bahru Road, the very first pre war public housing block built by the Singapore Improvement Trust. Nearly nine decades later, it remains one of the most recognisable buildings in the Tiong Bahru landscape.

Finding a genuine 1,238 sqft apartment today is uncommon.Finding one in Singapore's most iconic conservation estate is even rarer.

Whether you're restoring it sympathetically or creating a contemporary home, this apartment is your blank canvas.

The rear entrance even opens to a little "exclusive" space that has... let's just say... been creatively colonised over the years. A charming quirk long time Tiong Bahru residents will appreciate.

Situated along Tiong Bahru Road, the apartment is conveniently located between Tiong Bahru MRT, Havelock MRT and Outram Park MRT.

The heritage may be 90 years old, but the neighbourhood isn't standing still. Between the rejuvenation of Tan Boon Liat and the transformation of Pearl's Hill and Outram, this corner of Tiong Bahru is quietly entering its next chapter.

Walk to Tiong Bahru Market, Yong Siak Street cafés, boutiques, Great World, the CBD and Singapore General Hospital.

Some homes are bought because they're convenient or beautiful.Very few become part of Singapore's architectural story. This is one of them.