Block 72 Circuit Rd
72 Circuit Rd, Singapore 370072
Block 72 Circuit Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1965, with 100 dwelling units. Across 54 resales on record, 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$230k (S$403 psf, 42 sqm). The lease has approximately 43 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 72 Circuit Rd?
Block 72 Circuit Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1965, with 100 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1965
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 100
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$230k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 43 years
What are resale prices at Block 72 Circuit Rd?
2-Room flats have recently resold around S$230k (S$403 psf), from 54 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 38 | S$218,000recent | 42 sqm | S$482 psf |
| 3-Room | 16 | S$230,000recent | 56 sqm | S$382 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$290k) — 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 Jul 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 72 Circuit Rd get?
Flats at Block 72 Circuit Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
—
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 18 | S$2,400/mo |
| 2-Room | 6 | S$2,400/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 72 Circuit Rd?
Block 72 Circuit Rd has 54 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$298,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 42 sqm | S$298,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 sqm | S$354,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 42 sqm | S$268,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 45 sqm | S$253,000 |
| May 2022 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 42 sqm | S$243,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 42 sqm | S$235,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 sqm | S$230,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 45 sqm | S$195,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 42 sqm | S$160,000 |
| Nov 2019 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 42 sqm | S$178,000 |
| May 2019 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 42 sqm | S$175,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 sqm | S$218,000 |
What flat types are in Block 72 Circuit Rd?
Block 72 Circuit Rd has 100 units, mostly 2-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 72 Circuit Rd?
Block 72 Circuit Rd is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 72 Circuit Rd is an HDB block located along Circuit Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1965, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 100 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room and 3-room units.
The address is Block 72 Circuit Rd, Singapore 370072. 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 321m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paya Lebar Square for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 89 Circuit Road for food options, Geylang East Pk for greenery and recreation, Geylang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and MacPherson Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 72 Circuit Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 72 Circuit Rd is Macpherson MRT, about 321 m away (~5 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Macpherson MRT321 m · ~5 min
- Mattar MRT583 m · ~9 min
- Paya Lebar MRT943 m · ~15 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 priority677 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority898 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km966 m
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Manjusri Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
- Cedar Primary 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 72 Circuit Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 72 Circuit Rd (~S$230k) needs about S$1,833/mo in income and S$864/mo in repayments, after S$2,800 stamp duty and a S$58k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$230k) — 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$2,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$58k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$864/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$1,833/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 72 Circuit Rd
How much does a 2-Room flat at Block 72 Circuit Rd cost?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 72 Circuit Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$230k (S$403 psf), from 54 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 72 Circuit Rd by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$218k; 3-Room ≈ S$230k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 72 Circuit Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 72 Circuit Rd has about 43 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 72 Circuit Rd?⌄
based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$230k. 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 72 Circuit Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$230k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$1,833/mo in household income, with repayments around S$864/mo after a S$58k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 72 Circuit Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 72 Circuit Rd is Macpherson MRT, about 321 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 72 Circuit Rd?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School, Geylang Methodist School (Primary) are within 1 km of Block 72 Circuit Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.