Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd
1 Kg Kayu Rd, Singapore 431001
Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1963, with 107 dwelling units. Across 97 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$415k (S$622 psf, 62 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd?
Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1963, with 107 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1963
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 107
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$415k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$415k (S$622 psf), from 97 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 97 | S$415,000recent | 62 sqm | S$622 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 1 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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd get?
Flats at Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,800/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 1 Kg Kayu Rd?
Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd has 97 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$500,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 62 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 62 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 62 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 62 sqm | S$438,888 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 62 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 62 sqm | S$425,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 62 sqm | S$406,500 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 62 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 62 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 62 sqm | S$398,888 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 62 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 62 sqm | S$410,000 |
What flat types are in Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd?
Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd has 107 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd?
Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd is an HDB block located along Kg Kayu Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1963, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 107 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd, Singapore 431001. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Mountbatten MRT, approximately 326m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kallang Wave Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 4A Jalan Batu for food options, Mt Batten Rd/Old Airport Rd Os for greenery and recreation, and Katong Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd is Mountbatten MRT, about 326 m away (~5 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Mountbatten MRT326 m · ~5 min
- Katong Park MRT690 m · ~11 min
- Dakota MRT807 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Dunman High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km411 m
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km521 m
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km890 m
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority970 m
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.6 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.6 km
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd (~S$415k) needs about S$3,308/mo in income and S$1,558/mo in repayments, after S$7,050 stamp duty and a S$104k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$415k) — 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$7,050
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$104k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,558/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,308/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.
Wondering whether it will hold its value? See do HDB flats actually make money? →
Eyeing Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$415k (S$622 psf), from 97 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1963). 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 1 Kg Kayu Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd is about 8.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$415k. 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 1 Kg Kayu Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$415k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,308/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,558/mo after a S$104k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd is Mountbatten MRT, about 326 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd?⌄
Kong Hwa School is within 1 km of Block 1 Kg Kayu Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.