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. Across 10 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$495k (S$418 psf, 88 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Standard
- 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 rent and yield does Block 17 Seng Poh Rd get?
Flats at Block 17 Seng Poh Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$4,850/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 11.8% (from 4 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,850/mo
4 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
11.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$58,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 3 | S$5,300/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 17 Seng Poh Rd?
Block 17 Seng Poh Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 17 Seng Poh Rd is an HDB block located along Seng Poh Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1949, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 16 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 17 Seng Poh Rd, Singapore 161017. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, the Bukit Merah planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Havelock MRT, approximately 359m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, FASSLER GOURMET PTE LTD for groceries, Tiong Bahru Market for food options, Kim Pong Park for greenery and recreation, Outram Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tiong Bahru Community Centre for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 17 Seng Poh Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 17 Seng Poh Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 17 Seng Poh Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$495k (S$418 psf), from 10 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 17 Seng Poh Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$276k; 4-Room ≈ S$495k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 17 Seng Poh Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 17 Seng Poh Rd has about 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1949). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 17 Seng Poh Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 17 Seng Poh Rd is about 11.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,850/mo against a resale price of about S$495k. 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 17 Seng Poh Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$495k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,946/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,859/mo after a S$124k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.