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Block 124 Paya Lebar Way

124 Paya Lebar Way, Singapore 381124

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Nov 2022 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 124 Paya Lebar Way is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1979, with 80 dwelling units. Across 64 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$532k (S$419 psf, 118 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 124 Paya Lebar Way?

Key Takeaway

Block 124 Paya Lebar Way is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1979, with 80 dwelling units.

Town
Geylang
Planning area
Geylang
Completed
1979
Storeys
21
Total units
80
Flat model
Improved
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$532k
Last transacted
Nov 2022
Remaining lease
≈ 57 years
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What are resale prices at Block 124 Paya Lebar Way?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$532k (S$419 psf), from 64 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
5-Room64S$531,800recent118 sqmS$419 psf

Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$750k) and 4 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 Nov 2022.

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What rent and yield does Block 124 Paya Lebar Way get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 124 Paya Lebar Way have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.2% (from 10 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,200/mo

10 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

7.2%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$38,400

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
5-Room10S$3,200/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 124 Paya Lebar Way?

Key Takeaway

Block 124 Paya Lebar Way has 64 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$655,000 in Nov 2022 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Nov 20225-Room07 TO 09118 sqmS$655,000
Jul 20225-Room16 TO 18118 sqmS$725,000
Dec 20215-Room01 TO 03118 sqmS$621,500
Jul 20195-Room10 TO 12118 sqmS$638,000
Apr 20155-Room04 TO 06118 sqmS$530,000
Apr 20135-Room10 TO 12118 sqmS$585,000
Jun 20125-Room07 TO 09118 sqmS$570,000
Mar 20125-Room06 TO 10118 sqmS$517,000
Mar 20125-Room11 TO 15118 sqmS$531,800
Sept 20105-Room07 TO 09118 sqmS$485,000
Jul 20105-Room04 TO 06118 sqmS$445,000
Sept 20095-Room10 TO 12118 sqmS$428,000
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What flat types are in Block 124 Paya Lebar Way?

Key Takeaway

Block 124 Paya Lebar Way has 80 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 80
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Where is Block 124 Paya Lebar Way?

Key Takeaway

Block 124 Paya Lebar Way is an HDB block in Geylang.

Block 124 Paya Lebar Way is an HDB block located along Paya Lebar Way. The block is recorded as completed around 1979, with up to 21 storeys. It has an estimated 80 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.

The address is Block 124 Paya Lebar Way, Singapore 381124. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, the Geylang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Mattar MRT, approximately 425m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paya Lebar Square for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 89 Circuit Road for food options, Geylang East Pk for greenery and recreation, Geylang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and MacPherson Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 124 Paya Lebar Way from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 124 Paya Lebar Way is Mattar MRT, about 425 m away (~7 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority430 m
  • Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority611 m
  • Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km617 m
  • Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
  • Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
  • Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
  • Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Paya Lebar Square · 1.1 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 374 mHawker centre: Blk 89 Circuit Road · 197 mPark: Geylang East Pk · 460 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 124 Paya Lebar Way?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 124 Paya Lebar Way (~S$532k) needs about S$4,239/mo in income and S$1,997/mo in repayments, after S$10,554 stamp duty and a S$133k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$532k) — 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$10,554

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$133k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,997/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,239/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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What have flats at Block 124 Paya Lebar Way sold for recently?

Recent sales at Block 124 Paya Lebar Way land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 124 Paya Lebar Way

How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 124 Paya Lebar Way cost?

5-Room flats at Block 124 Paya Lebar Way have recently resold for a median of about S$532k (S$419 psf), from 64 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

Is Block 124 Paya Lebar Way worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 124 Paya Lebar Way has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1979). 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 124 Paya Lebar Way?

Gross rental yield at Block 124 Paya Lebar Way is about 7.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$532k. 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 124 Paya Lebar Way?

For a flat at about S$532k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,239/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,997/mo after a S$133k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 124 Paya Lebar Way?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 124 Paya Lebar Way is Mattar MRT, about 425 m away (~7 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 124 Paya Lebar Way?

Canossa Catholic Primary School, Geylang Methodist School (Primary) are within 1 km of Block 124 Paya Lebar Way — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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