Block 85 Circuit Rd
85 Circuit Rd, Singapore 370085
Block 85 Circuit Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1969, with 100 dwelling units. Across 128 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$313k (S$485 psf, 60 sqm). The lease has approximately 43 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 85 Circuit Rd?
Block 85 Circuit Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1969, with 100 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1969
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 100
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$313k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 43 years
What are resale prices at Block 85 Circuit Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$313k (S$485 psf), from 128 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 128 | S$313,000recent | 60 sqm | S$485 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 85 Circuit Rd get?
Flats at Block 85 Circuit Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$24,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | 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 85 Circuit Rd?
Block 85 Circuit Rd has 128 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$336,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$336,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$328,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$313,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$315,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$335,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$308,888 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$313,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$312,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$278,888 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$300,000 |
What flat types are in Block 85 Circuit Rd?
Block 85 Circuit Rd has 100 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 85 Circuit Rd?
Block 85 Circuit Rd is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 85 Circuit Rd is an HDB block located along Circuit Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1969, 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 3-room units.
The address is Block 85 Circuit Rd, Singapore 370085. 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 546m away, around 8 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 85 Circuit Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 85 Circuit Rd is Mattar MRT, about 546 m away (~9 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Mattar MRT546 m · ~9 min
- Macpherson MRT641 m · ~10 min
- Aljunied MRT761 m · ~12 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 priority592 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority602 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km654 m
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 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 85 Circuit Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 85 Circuit Rd (~S$313k) needs about S$2,495/mo in income and S$1,175/mo in repayments, after S$4,460 stamp duty and a S$78k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$313k) — 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$4,460
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$78k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,175/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,495/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 85 Circuit Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 85 Circuit Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 85 Circuit Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 85 Circuit Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$313k (S$485 psf), from 128 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 85 Circuit Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 85 Circuit Rd has about 43 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1969). 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 85 Circuit Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 85 Circuit Rd is about 7.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,000/mo against a resale price of about S$313k. 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 85 Circuit Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$313k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,495/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,175/mo after a S$78k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 85 Circuit Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 85 Circuit Rd is Mattar MRT, about 546 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 85 Circuit Rd?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School, Geylang Methodist School (Primary) are within 1 km of Block 85 Circuit Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.