Block 20 Balam Rd
20 Balam Rd, Singapore 370020
Block 20 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1965, with 120 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$295k (60 sqm), from 160 resales on record. The lease has approximately 40 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 20 Balam Rd?
Block 20 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1965, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1965
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 120
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$295k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 40 years
What are resale prices at Block 20 Balam Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$295k (S$457 psf), from 160 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 160 | S$295,000recent | 60 sqm | S$457 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 20 Balam Rd?
Block 20 Balam Rd has 160 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$315,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$313,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 60 sqm | S$346,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$295,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$300,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 60 sqm | S$268,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$240,000 |
| May 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$228,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$235,000 |
What flat types are in Block 20 Balam Rd?
Block 20 Balam Rd has 120 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 20 Balam Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 20 Balam Rd is Tai Seng MRT, about 489 m away (~8 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Tai Seng MRT489 m · ~8 min
- Macpherson MRT618 m · ~10 min
- Mattar MRT646 m · ~10 min
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 priority749 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.6 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level 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 20 Balam Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 20 Balam Rd (~S$295k) needs about S$2,352/mo in income and S$1,108/mo in repayments, after S$4,100 stamp duty and a S$74k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$295k) — 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$4,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$74k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,108/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,352/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 20 Balam Rd
What is the resale price at Block 20 Balam Rd?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 20 Balam Rd have recently resold around S$295k (60 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 20 Balam Rd?⌄
Block 20 Balam Rd has approximately 40 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1965). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 20 Balam Rd?⌄
Block 20 Balam Rd has 120 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 20 Balam Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 20 Balam Rd is Tai Seng MRT, about 489 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 20 Balam Rd?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School is within 1 km of Block 20 Balam Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 20 Balam Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 20 Balam Rd sits in Geylang, in the Geylang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈40 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
