Block 30 Balam Rd
30 Balam Rd, Singapore 370030
Block 30 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1965, with 115 dwelling units. Across 176 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$315k (S$481 psf, 57 sqm). The lease has approximately 46 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 30 Balam Rd?
Block 30 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1965, with 115 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1965
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 115
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$315k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 46 years
What are resale prices at Block 30 Balam Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$315k (S$481 psf), from 176 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 52 | S$220,000recent | 46 sqm | S$444 psf |
| 3-Room | 124 | S$315,000recent | 57 sqm | S$473 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 30 Balam Rd get?
Flats at Block 30 Balam Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,500/mo |
| 2-Room | 12 | S$2,000/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 30 Balam Rd?
Block 30 Balam Rd has 176 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$325,888 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 57 sqm | S$325,888 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 57 sqm | S$322,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 57 sqm | S$338,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 57 sqm | S$343,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$347,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 46 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 57 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 57 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 57 sqm | S$275,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 57 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$315,000 |
What flat types are in Block 30 Balam Rd?
Block 30 Balam Rd has 115 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 30 Balam Rd?
Block 30 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 30 Balam Rd is an HDB block located along Balam Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1965, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 115 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room, 3-room, and 4-room units.
The address is Block 30 Balam Rd, Singapore 370030. 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 Macpherson MRT, approximately 534m 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 30 Balam Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 30 Balam Rd is Macpherson MRT, about 534 m away (~8 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Macpherson MRT534 m · ~8 min
- Mattar MRT536 m · ~8 min
- Tai Seng MRT625 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 school1.2 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.4 km
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Manjusri Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 30 Balam Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 30 Balam Rd (~S$315k) needs about S$2,511/mo in income and S$1,183/mo in repayments, after S$4,500 stamp duty and a S$79k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$315k) — 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$4,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$79k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,183/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,511/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 30 Balam Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 30 Balam Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 30 Balam Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$315k (S$481 psf), from 176 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 30 Balam Rd by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$220k; 3-Room ≈ S$315k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 30 Balam Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 30 Balam Rd has about 46 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1965). 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 30 Balam Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 30 Balam Rd is about 9.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$315k. 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 30 Balam Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$315k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,511/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,183/mo after a S$79k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 30 Balam Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 30 Balam Rd is Macpherson MRT, about 534 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 30 Balam Rd?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School is within 1 km of Block 30 Balam Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.