Block 17 Seng Poh Rd
17 Seng Poh Rd, Singapore 161017
Block 17 Seng Poh Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 16 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$495k (88 sqm), from 10 resales on record. The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 17 Seng Poh Rd?
Block 17 Seng Poh Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 16 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1949
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 16
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$495k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2022
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 17 Seng Poh Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$495k (S$418 psf), from 10 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 6 | S$276,000recent | 88 sqm | S$291 psf |
| 4-Room | 4 | S$495,000recent | 110 sqm | S$418 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 Jul 2022.
What has recently sold at Block 17 Seng Poh Rd?
Block 17 Seng Poh Rd has 10 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$628,000 in Jul 2022 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Oct 2015 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Jan 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$636,300 |
| Nov 2008 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Jul 2008 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Feb 2008 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$455,000 |
| May 2006 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$276,000 |
| Mar 2006 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Dec 1993 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$149,000 |
What flat types are in Block 17 Seng Poh Rd?
Block 17 Seng Poh Rd has 16 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 17 Seng Poh Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 17 Seng Poh Rd is Havelock MRT, about 359 m away (~6 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Havelock MRT359 m · ~6 min
- Tiong Bahru MRT650 m · ~10 min
- Outram Park MRT785 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority819 m
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.3 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 17 Seng Poh Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 17 Seng Poh Rd (~S$495k) needs about S$3,946/mo in income and S$1,859/mo in repayments, after S$9,450 stamp duty and a S$124k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$495k) — 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$9,450
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$124k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,859/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,946/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 17 Seng Poh Rd
What is the resale price at Block 17 Seng Poh Rd?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 17 Seng Poh Rd have recently resold around S$495k (88 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 17 Seng Poh Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$276k; 4-Room ≈ S$495k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 17 Seng Poh Rd?⌄
Block 17 Seng Poh Rd has approximately 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1949). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 17 Seng Poh Rd?⌄
Block 17 Seng Poh Rd has 16 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 17 Seng Poh Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 17 Seng Poh Rd is Havelock MRT, about 359 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 17 Seng Poh Rd?⌄
Zhangde Primary School is within 1 km of Block 17 Seng Poh Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 17 Seng Poh Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 17 Seng Poh Rd sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈50 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
