Block 97 Aljunied Cres
97 Aljunied Cres, Singapore 380097
Block 97 Aljunied Cres is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1974, with 152 dwelling units. Across 174 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$385k (S$509 psf, 65 sqm). The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 97 Aljunied Cres?
Block 97 Aljunied Cres is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1974, with 152 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 152
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$385k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 97 Aljunied Cres?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$385k (S$509 psf), from 174 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 170 | S$385,000recent | 65 sqm | S$503 psf |
| 5-Room | 4 | S$500,000recent | 130 sqm | S$357 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 97 Aljunied Cres get?
Flats at Block 97 Aljunied Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,600/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 97 Aljunied Cres?
Block 97 Aljunied Cres has 174 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$385,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 76 sqm | S$463,888 |
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$400,000 |
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$350,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$402,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$356,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 130 sqm | S$738,388 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$352,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$380,000 |
What flat types are in Block 97 Aljunied Cres?
Block 97 Aljunied Cres has 152 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 97 Aljunied Cres?
Block 97 Aljunied Cres is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 97 Aljunied Cres is an HDB block located along Aljunied Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 152 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 97 Aljunied Cres, Singapore 380097. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, the Geylang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Aljunied MRT, approximately 623m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paya Lebar Square for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 117 Aljunied Ave 2 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 97 Aljunied Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 97 Aljunied Cres is Aljunied MRT, about 623 m away (~10 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Aljunied MRT623 m · ~10 min
- Mattar MRT676 m · ~11 min
- Macpherson MRT747 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority460 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km526 m
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority707 m
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 97 Aljunied Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 97 Aljunied Cres (~S$385k) needs about S$3,069/mo in income and S$1,446/mo in repayments, after S$6,150 stamp duty and a S$96k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$385k) — 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$6,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$96k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,446/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,069/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 97 Aljunied Cres
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 97 Aljunied Cres cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 97 Aljunied Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$385k (S$509 psf), from 174 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 97 Aljunied Cres by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$385k; 5-Room ≈ S$500k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 97 Aljunied Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 97 Aljunied Cres has about 48 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). 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 97 Aljunied Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 97 Aljunied Cres is about 8.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$385k. 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 97 Aljunied Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$385k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,069/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,446/mo after a S$96k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 97 Aljunied Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 97 Aljunied Cres is Aljunied MRT, about 623 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 97 Aljunied Cres?⌄
Geylang Methodist School (Primary), Canossa Catholic Primary School are within 1 km of Block 97 Aljunied Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.