Block 24 Balam Rd
24 Balam Rd, Singapore 370024
Block 24 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1965, with 120 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$317k (60 sqm), from 197 resales on record. The lease has approximately 40 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 24 Balam Rd?
Block 24 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$317k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 40 years
What are resale prices at Block 24 Balam Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$317k (S$491 psf), from 197 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 197 | S$317,000recent | 60 sqm | S$491 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 24 Balam Rd?
Block 24 Balam Rd has 197 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$318,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$318,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$317,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$323,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$318,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$355,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 60 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$312,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$285,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$295,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$312,000 |
What flat types are in Block 24 Balam Rd?
Block 24 Balam Rd has 120 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 24 Balam Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 24 Balam Rd is Macpherson MRT, about 558 m away (~9 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Macpherson MRT558 m · ~9 min
- Tai Seng MRT559 m · ~9 min
- Mattar MRT600 m · ~9 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 priority707 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.5 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Manjusri Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 24 Balam Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 24 Balam Rd (~S$317k) needs about S$2,527/mo in income and S$1,190/mo in repayments, after S$4,540 stamp duty and a S$79k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$317k) — 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$4,540
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$79k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,190/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,527/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 24 Balam Rd
What is the resale price at Block 24 Balam Rd?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 24 Balam Rd have recently resold around S$317k (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 24 Balam Rd?⌄
Block 24 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 24 Balam Rd?⌄
Block 24 Balam Rd has 120 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 24 Balam Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 24 Balam Rd is Macpherson MRT, about 558 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 24 Balam Rd?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School is within 1 km of Block 24 Balam Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 24 Balam Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 24 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.
