Block 27 Balam Rd
27 Balam Rd, Singapore 370027
Block 27 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1995, with 89 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$690k (126 sqm), from 51 resales on record. The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 27 Balam Rd?
Block 27 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1995, with 89 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 19
- Total units
- 89
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$690k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 27 Balam Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$690k (S$582 psf), from 51 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 25 | S$531,000recent | 107 sqm | S$461 psf |
| 5-Room | 26 | S$615,000recent | 126 sqm | S$453 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 Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 27 Balam Rd?
Block 27 Balam Rd has 51 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$788,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 126 sqm | S$788,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 126 sqm | S$1,017,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$778,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 107 sqm | S$695,500 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 126 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 107 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 107 sqm | S$670,000 |
| May 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Sept 2018 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 126 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Jul 2016 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 107 sqm | S$555,000 |
What flat types are in Block 27 Balam Rd?
Block 27 Balam Rd has 89 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 27 Balam Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 27 Balam Rd is Mattar MRT, about 511 m away (~8 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Mattar MRT511 m · ~8 min
- Tai Seng MRT585 m · ~9 min
- Macpherson MRT654 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 priority610 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.5 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.6 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 27 Balam Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 27 Balam Rd (~S$690k) needs about S$5,500/mo in income and S$2,591/mo in repayments, after S$15,300 stamp duty and a S$173k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$690k) — 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$15,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$173k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,591/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,500/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 27 Balam Rd
What is the resale price at Block 27 Balam Rd?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 27 Balam Rd have recently resold around S$690k (126 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 27 Balam Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$531k; 5-Room ≈ S$615k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 27 Balam Rd?⌄
Block 27 Balam Rd has approximately 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 27 Balam Rd?⌄
Block 27 Balam Rd has 89 dwelling units across up to 19 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 27 Balam Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 27 Balam Rd is Mattar MRT, about 511 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 27 Balam Rd?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School is within 1 km of Block 27 Balam Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 27 Balam Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 27 Balam Rd sits in Geylang, in the Geylang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈70 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
