Block 28 Balam Rd
28 Balam Rd, Singapore 370028
Block 28 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1995, with 89 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$750k (106 sqm), from 66 resales on record. The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 28 Balam Rd?
Block 28 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$750k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 28 Balam Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$750k (S$622 psf), from 66 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 37 | S$596,000recent | 106 sqm | S$522 psf |
| 5-Room | 29 | S$655,000recent | 127 sqm | S$479 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 28 Balam Rd?
Block 28 Balam Rd has 66 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$850,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 106 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$855,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 127 sqm | S$942,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 127 sqm | S$985,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 106 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 106 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 106 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 127 sqm | S$750,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 106 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$580,000 |
What flat types are in Block 28 Balam Rd?
Block 28 Balam Rd has 89 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 28 Balam Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 28 Balam Rd is Mattar MRT, about 546 m away (~9 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Mattar MRT546 m · ~9 min
- Tai Seng MRT556 m · ~9 min
- Macpherson MRT648 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 priority645 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.5 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 28 Balam Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 28 Balam Rd (~S$750k) needs about S$5,979/mo in income and S$2,816/mo in repayments, after S$17,100 stamp duty and a S$188k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$750k) — 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$17,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$188k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,816/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,979/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 28 Balam Rd
What is the resale price at Block 28 Balam Rd?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 28 Balam Rd have recently resold around S$750k (106 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 28 Balam Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$596k; 5-Room ≈ S$655k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 28 Balam Rd?⌄
Block 28 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 28 Balam Rd?⌄
Block 28 Balam Rd has 89 dwelling units across up to 19 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 28 Balam Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 28 Balam Rd is Mattar MRT, about 546 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 28 Balam Rd?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School is within 1 km of Block 28 Balam Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 28 Balam Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 28 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.
