Block 23 Balam Rd
23 Balam Rd, Singapore 370023
Block 23 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1965, with 120 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$322k (60 sqm), from 176 resales on record. The lease has approximately 40 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 23 Balam Rd?
Block 23 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$322k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 40 years
What are resale prices at Block 23 Balam Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$322k (S$496 psf), from 176 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 176 | S$322,000recent | 60 sqm | S$496 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 23 Balam Rd?
Block 23 Balam Rd has 176 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$325,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$325,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$302,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$323,800 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$322,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$335,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$353,088 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$305,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$300,000 |
What flat types are in Block 23 Balam Rd?
Block 23 Balam Rd has 120 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 23 Balam Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 23 Balam Rd is Tai Seng MRT, about 507 m away (~8 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Tai Seng MRT507 m · ~8 min
- Mattar MRT584 m · ~9 min
- Macpherson MRT692 m · ~11 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 priority679 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.5 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.5 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 23 Balam Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 23 Balam Rd (~S$322k) needs about S$2,567/mo in income and S$1,209/mo in repayments, after S$4,640 stamp duty and a S$81k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$322k) — 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$4,640
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$81k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,209/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,567/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 23 Balam Rd
What is the resale price at Block 23 Balam Rd?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 23 Balam Rd have recently resold around S$322k (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 23 Balam Rd?⌄
Block 23 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 23 Balam Rd?⌄
Block 23 Balam Rd has 120 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 23 Balam Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 23 Balam Rd is Tai Seng MRT, about 507 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 23 Balam Rd?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School is within 1 km of Block 23 Balam Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 23 Balam Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 23 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.
