Block 32 Balam Rd
32 Balam Rd, Singapore 370032
Block 32 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1965, with 118 dwelling units. Across 215 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$288k (S$546 psf, 46 sqm). The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 32 Balam Rd?
Block 32 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1965, with 118 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1965
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 118
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$288k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 32 Balam Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$288k (S$546 psf), from 215 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 70 | S$220,000recent | 46 sqm | S$444 psf |
| 3-Room | 145 | S$290,000recent | 57 sqm | S$469 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 for rent — search all listings.
“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 Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 32 Balam Rd get?
Flats at Block 32 Balam Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,300/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$27,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,600/mo |
| 2-Room | 18 | S$1,600/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 32 Balam Rd?
Block 32 Balam Rd has 215 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$350,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 57 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 46 sqm | S$288,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 57 sqm | S$343,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 57 sqm | S$335,000 |
| May 2025 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 46 sqm | S$305,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 46 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 57 sqm | S$305,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 57 sqm | S$287,500 |
| Feb 2023 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 46 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 46 sqm | S$275,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 46 sqm | S$265,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 57 sqm | S$290,000 |
What flat types are in Block 32 Balam Rd?
Block 32 Balam Rd has 118 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 32 Balam Rd?
Block 32 Balam Rd is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 32 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 118 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 32 Balam Rd, Singapore 370032. 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 500m 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 32 Balam Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 32 Balam Rd is Mattar MRT, about 500 m away (~8 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Mattar MRT500 m · ~8 min
- Macpherson MRT529 m · ~8 min
- Tai Seng MRT658 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 priority610 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 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 school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 32 Balam Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 32 Balam Rd (~S$288k) needs about S$2,296/mo in income and S$1,081/mo in repayments, after S$3,960 stamp duty and a S$72k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$288k) — 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$3,960
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$72k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,081/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,296/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 32 Balam Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 32 Balam Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 32 Balam Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$288k (S$546 psf), from 215 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 32 Balam Rd by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$220k; 3-Room ≈ S$290k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 32 Balam Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 32 Balam Rd has about 47 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 32 Balam Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 32 Balam Rd is about 9.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,300/mo against a resale price of about S$288k. 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 32 Balam Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$288k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,296/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,081/mo after a S$72k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 32 Balam Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 32 Balam Rd is Mattar MRT, about 500 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 32 Balam Rd?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School is within 1 km of Block 32 Balam Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.