Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd
740 Bedok Reservoir Rd, Singapore 470740
Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd is an HDB block in Bedok, completed in 1985, with 51 dwelling units. Across 68 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$338k (S$430 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd?
Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd is an HDB block in Bedok, completed in 1985, with 51 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bedok
- Planning area
- Bedok
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 51
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$338k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$338k (S$430 psf), from 68 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 68 | S$338,000recent | 67 sqm | S$430 psf |
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Oct 2023.
What rent and yield does Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd get?
Flats at Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,350/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.3% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,350/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 17 | S$2,350/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd?
Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd has 68 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$412,500 in Oct 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$412,500 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$383,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$362,500 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Aug 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$338,000 |
| Feb 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Nov 2016 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Nov 2016 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Jul 2015 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$326,000 |
| Dec 2014 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$310,000 |
What flat types are in Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd?
Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd has 51 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd?
Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd is an HDB block in Bedok.
Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd is an HDB block located along Bedok Reservoir Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 51 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd, Singapore 470740. It is part of District 16, Bedok / Upper East Coast, the Bedok planning area. The block falls within the East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Bedok North MRT, approximately 652m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Bedok Mall for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 538 Bedok North Street 3 for food options, Bedok Town Pk for greenery and recreation, and Kaki Bukit Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd is Bedok North MRT, about 652 m away (~10 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Bedok North MRT652 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Damai Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority334 m
- Damai Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km489 m
- Yu Neng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Fengshan Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Red Swastika SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Bedok Green Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Telok Kurau Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd (~S$338k) needs about S$2,694/mo in income and S$1,269/mo in repayments, after S$4,960 stamp duty and a S$85k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$338k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$4,960
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$85k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,269/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,694/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$338k (S$430 psf), from 68 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd is about 8.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,350/mo against a resale price of about S$338k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$338k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,694/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,269/mo after a S$85k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd is Bedok North MRT, about 652 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd?⌄
Damai Primary School is within 1 km of Block 740 Bedok Reservoir Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.