661 Buffalo Rd
HDB block in Central Area, Singapore 210661
661 Buffalo Rd is an HDB block in Central Area · Rochor, completed in 1981, with 127 dwelling units. Across 98 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$544 psf, 82 sqm). The lease has approximately 55 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 661 Buffalo Rd?
661 Buffalo Rd is an HDB block in Central Area · Rochor, completed in 1981, with 127 dwelling units.
- Town
- Central Area
- Planning area
- Rochor
- Completed
- 1981
- Storeys
- 23
- Total units
- 127
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$500k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 55 years
What are resale prices at 661 Buffalo Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$544 psf), from 98 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 98 | S$500,000recent | 85 sqm | S$544 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 5 for rent (median S$1,200/mo) — search all listings.
“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 Aug 2026.
What rent and yield does 661 Buffalo Rd get?
Flats at 661 Buffalo Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.4% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,900/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$46,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,900/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at 661 Buffalo Rd?
661 Buffalo Rd has 98 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$590,000 in Aug 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 82 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 82 sqm | S$598,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 82 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 82 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 91 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 82 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 85 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 85 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 85 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Apr 2018 | 4-Room | 22 TO 24 | 85 sqm | S$440,000 |
What flat types are in 661 Buffalo Rd?
661 Buffalo Rd has 127 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 661 Buffalo Rd?
661 Buffalo Rd is an HDB block in Central Area, in the Rochor planning area.
Block 661 Buffalo Rd is an HDB block located along Buffalo Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1981, with up to 23 storeys. It has an estimated 127 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 661 Buffalo Rd, Singapore 210661. It is part of District 08, Little India, the Rochor planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Little India MRT, approximately 167m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Plaza Singapura for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Tekka Market for food options, Mount Emily Pk for greenery and recreation, and Pek Kio Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is 661 Buffalo Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 661 Buffalo Rd is Little India MRT, about 167 m away (~3 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Little India MRT167 m · ~3 min
- Rochor MRT432 m · ~7 min
- Jalan Besar MRT599 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority560 m
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority633 m
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km833 m
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.1 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.3 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at 661 Buffalo Rd?
Buying a flat at 661 Buffalo Rd (~S$500k) needs about S$3,986/mo in income and S$1,877/mo in repayments, after S$9,600 stamp duty and a S$125k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$500k) — 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$9,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$125k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,877/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,986/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 661 Buffalo Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 661 Buffalo Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 661 Buffalo Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$500k (S$544 psf), from 98 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 661 Buffalo Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 661 Buffalo Rd has about 55 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1981). 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 661 Buffalo Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 661 Buffalo Rd is about 9.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,900/mo against a resale price of about S$500k. 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 661 Buffalo Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$500k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,986/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,877/mo after a S$125k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 661 Buffalo Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 661 Buffalo Rd is Little India MRT, about 167 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 661 Buffalo Rd?⌄
St. Margaret's School (Primary), Farrer Park Primary School are within 1 km of Block 661 Buffalo Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.