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Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd

12 Upp Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 380012

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Sept 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 131 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$455k (66 sqm), from 145 resales on record. The lease has approximately 54 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 131 dwelling units.

Town
Kallang/Whampoa
Planning area
Kallang
Completed
1974
Storeys
12
Total units
131
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$455k
Last transacted
Sept 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 54 years
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What are resale prices at Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$455k (S$640 psf), from 145 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room144S$455,000recent66 sqmS$640 psf
5-Room1S$665,000150 sqmS$412 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 Sept 2025.

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What has recently sold at Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd has 145 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$458,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Sept 20253-Room01 TO 0366 sqmS$458,000
Jul 20253-Room10 TO 1266 sqmS$480,000
May 20253-Room01 TO 0366 sqmS$455,000
Sept 20243-Room01 TO 0366 sqmS$430,000
Sept 20243-Room07 TO 0966 sqmS$460,000
Jul 20243-Room07 TO 0966 sqmS$472,000
Jun 20243-Room10 TO 1266 sqmS$472,888
May 20243-Room04 TO 0666 sqmS$400,000
Nov 20233-Room10 TO 1266 sqmS$470,000
Aug 20233-Room07 TO 0966 sqmS$405,000
Jun 20233-Room10 TO 1266 sqmS$420,000
Mar 20233-Room10 TO 1266 sqmS$420,690
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What flat types are in Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd has 131 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 1305-Room: 1
5

How far is Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd is Kallang MRT, about 339 m away (~5 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority989 m
  • Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.5 km
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.6 km
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
  • St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.9 km
  • Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Aperia Mall · 778 mSupermarket: Sheng Siong Supermarket Pte Ltd · 95 mHawker centre: Blk 17 Upper Boon Keng Road · 195 mPark: Kallang Riverside Pk · 737 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd (~S$455k) needs about S$3,627/mo in income and S$1,708/mo in repayments, after S$8,250 stamp duty and a S$114k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$455k) — 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$8,250

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$114k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,708/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,627/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd

What is the resale price at Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd?

3-Room flats at Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently resold around S$455k (66 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$455k; 5-Room ≈ S$665k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd has approximately 54 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd has 131 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd is Kallang MRT, about 339 m away (~5 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Bendemeer Primary School is within 1 km of Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 12 Upp Boon Keng Rd sits in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈54 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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