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. Across 66 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$750k (S$622 psf, 106 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- 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 |
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“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 rent and yield does Block 28 Balam Rd get?
Flats at Block 28 Balam Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 15 | S$2,350/mo |
| 5-Room | 16 | S$3,600/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 28 Balam Rd?
Block 28 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 28 Balam Rd is an HDB block located along Balam Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 19 storeys. It has an estimated 89 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 28 Balam Rd, Singapore 370028. It is part of District 13, Macpherson / Braddell, the Geylang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Mattar MRT, approximately 546m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paya Lebar Square for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 80 Circuit Road for food options, Paya Lebar Road Park for greenery and recreation, and MacPherson Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 28 Balam Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 28 Balam Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 28 Balam Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$750k (S$622 psf), from 66 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 28 Balam Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$596k; 5-Room ≈ S$655k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 28 Balam Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 28 Balam Rd has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 28 Balam Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 28 Balam Rd is about 5.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$750k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 28 Balam Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$750k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,979/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,816/mo after a S$188k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.