Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd
3 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 420003
Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1985, with 108 dwelling units. Across 115 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$535k (S$650 psf, 75 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd?
Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1985, with 108 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 108
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$535k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$535k (S$650 psf), from 115 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 109 | S$530,000recent | 79 sqm | S$647 psf |
| 4-Room | 6 | S$290,000recent | 109 sqm | S$247 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd get?
Flats at Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,450/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.5% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,450/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$29,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 9 | S$2,800/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd?
Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd has 115 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$780,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 109 sqm | S$780,000 |
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 79 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$625,888 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 75 sqm | S$615,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 75 sqm | S$578,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 79 sqm | S$500,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 74 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 90 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$470,000 |
What flat types are in Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd?
Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd has 108 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd?
Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd is an HDB block located along Joo Chiat Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 108 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 420003. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, the Geylang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Eunos MRT, approximately 627m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kinex for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Geylang Serai Market for food options, Joo Chiat Terrace Pk for greenery and recreation, Eunos Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Geylang Serai Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd is Eunos MRT, about 627 m away (~10 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Eunos MRT627 m · ~10 min
- Paya Lebar MRT781 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority605 m
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km824 m
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km930 m
- Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Manjusri Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd (~S$535k) needs about S$4,265/mo in income and S$2,009/mo in repayments, after S$10,650 stamp duty and a S$134k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$535k) — 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$10,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$134k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,009/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,265/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 3 Joo Chiat Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$535k (S$650 psf), from 115 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$530k; 4-Room ≈ S$290k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd is about 5.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,450/mo against a resale price of about S$535k. 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 3 Joo Chiat Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$535k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,265/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,009/mo after a S$134k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd is Eunos MRT, about 627 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd?⌄
Haig Girls' School is within 1 km of Block 3 Joo Chiat Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.