Block 16 Jln Tenteram
16 Jln Tenteram, Singapore 321016
Block 16 Jln Tenteram is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1999, with 154 dwelling units. Across 111 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$630k (S$692 psf, 86 sqm). The lease has approximately 76 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 16 Jln Tenteram?
Block 16 Jln Tenteram is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1999, with 154 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Novena
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 22
- Total units
- 154
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$630k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 76 years
What are resale prices at Block 16 Jln Tenteram?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$630k (S$692 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 89 | S$608,000recent | 85 sqm | S$692 psf |
| 5-Room | 22 | S$618,000recent | 105 sqm | S$547 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.
What rent and yield does Block 16 Jln Tenteram get?
Flats at Block 16 Jln Tenteram have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 10 | S$3,300/mo |
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,300/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 16 Jln Tenteram?
Block 16 Jln Tenteram has 111 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$578,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 75 sqm | S$578,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 86 sqm | S$640,888 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 75 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 75 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 86 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 sqm | S$778,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 86 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 75 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 86 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 86 sqm | S$648,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 86 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 105 sqm | S$775,000 |
What flat types are in Block 16 Jln Tenteram?
Block 16 Jln Tenteram has 154 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 16 Jln Tenteram?
Block 16 Jln Tenteram is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Novena planning area.
Block 16 Jln Tenteram is an HDB block located along Jln Tenteram. The block is recorded as completed around 1999, with up to 22 storeys. It has an estimated 154 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 16 Jln Tenteram, Singapore 321016. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, the Novena planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Boon Keng MRT Exit A, approximately 918m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, HAO MART PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 90 Whampoa Drive # for food options, Mar Thoma Road Park for greenery and recreation, Toa Payoh Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Whampoa Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 16 Jln Tenteram from MRT and schools?
6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km422 m
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km707 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority717 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority741 m
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km796 m
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority957 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 16 Jln Tenteram?
Buying a flat at Block 16 Jln Tenteram (~S$630k) needs about S$5,022/mo in income and S$2,365/mo in repayments, after S$13,500 stamp duty and a S$158k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$630k) — 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$13,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$158k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,365/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,022/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 16 Jln Tenteram land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 16 Jln Tenteram
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 16 Jln Tenteram cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 16 Jln Tenteram have recently resold for a median of about S$630k (S$692 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 16 Jln Tenteram by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$608k; 5-Room ≈ S$618k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 16 Jln Tenteram worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 16 Jln Tenteram has about 76 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1999). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 16 Jln Tenteram?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 16 Jln Tenteram is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$630k. 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 16 Jln Tenteram?⌄
For a flat at about S$630k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,022/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,365/mo after a S$158k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 16 Jln Tenteram?⌄
St Andrew's School (Junior), Hong Wen School, Bendemeer Primary School are within 1 km of Block 16 Jln Tenteram — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.