Block 29 Balam Rd
29 Balam Rd, Singapore 370029
Block 29 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1995, with 89 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$770k (107 sqm), from 59 resales on record. The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 29 Balam Rd?
Block 29 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$770k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 29 Balam Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$770k (S$612 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 32 | S$630,000recent | 106 sqm | S$552 psf |
| 5-Room | 27 | S$652,000recent | 127 sqm | S$477 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 29 Balam Rd?
Block 29 Balam Rd has 59 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$780,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 106 sqm | S$870,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 127 sqm | S$788,888 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 127 sqm | S$916,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 127 sqm | S$798,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 107 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 127 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$630,000 |
What flat types are in Block 29 Balam Rd?
Block 29 Balam Rd has 89 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 29 Balam Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 29 Balam Rd is Mattar MRT, about 547 m away (~9 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Mattar MRT547 m · ~9 min
- Macpherson MRT573 m · ~9 min
- Tai Seng MRT591 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 priority653 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.5 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level 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 29 Balam Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 29 Balam Rd (~S$770k) needs about S$6,138/mo in income and S$2,891/mo in repayments, after S$17,700 stamp duty and a S$193k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$770k) — 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$17,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$193k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,891/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,138/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 29 Balam Rd
What is the resale price at Block 29 Balam Rd?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 29 Balam Rd have recently resold around S$770k (107 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 29 Balam Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$630k; 5-Room ≈ S$652k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 29 Balam Rd?⌄
Block 29 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 29 Balam Rd?⌄
Block 29 Balam Rd has 89 dwelling units across up to 19 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 29 Balam Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 29 Balam Rd is Mattar MRT, about 547 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 29 Balam Rd?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School is within 1 km of Block 29 Balam Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 29 Balam Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 29 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.
