Block 31 Balam Rd
31 Balam Rd, Singapore 370031
Block 31 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1984, with 176 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (92 sqm), from 168 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 31 Balam Rd?
Block 31 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1984, with 176 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 176
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$570k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 31 Balam Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (S$512 psf), from 168 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 29 | S$253,000recent | 68 sqm | S$346 psf |
| 4-Room | 139 | S$570,000recent | 92 sqm | S$512 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 31 Balam Rd?
Block 31 Balam Rd has 168 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$620,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 97 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 92 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 97 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 106 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 106 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 97 sqm | S$460,000 |
What flat types are in Block 31 Balam Rd?
Block 31 Balam Rd has 176 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 31 Balam Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 31 Balam Rd is Mattar MRT, about 394 m away (~6 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Mattar MRT394 m · ~6 min
- Macpherson MRT684 m · ~11 min
- Tai Seng MRT692 m · ~11 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 priority489 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.4 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.5 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 31 Balam Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 31 Balam Rd (~S$570k) needs about S$4,544/mo in income and S$2,140/mo in repayments, after S$11,700 stamp duty and a S$143k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$570k) — 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$11,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$143k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,140/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,544/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 31 Balam Rd
What is the resale price at Block 31 Balam Rd?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 31 Balam Rd have recently resold around S$570k (92 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 31 Balam Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$253k; 4-Room ≈ S$570k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 31 Balam Rd?⌄
Block 31 Balam Rd has approximately 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 31 Balam Rd?⌄
Block 31 Balam Rd has 176 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 31 Balam Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 31 Balam Rd is Mattar MRT, about 394 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 31 Balam Rd?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School is within 1 km of Block 31 Balam Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 31 Balam Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 31 Balam Rd sits in Geylang, in the Geylang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈58 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
