Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd
16 Upp Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 380016
Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 273 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$409k (65 sqm), from 281 resales on record. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 273 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 273
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$409k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$409k (S$569 psf), from 281 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 276 | S$408,000recent | 65 sqm | S$569 psf |
| 5-Room | 5 | S$696,000recent | 130 sqm | S$497 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 Feb 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd has 281 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$468,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$468,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$463,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 76 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 65 sqm | S$452,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 65 sqm | S$408,888 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$460,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 141 sqm | S$875,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$398,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 65 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$398,000 |
What flat types are in Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd has 273 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd is Kallang MRT, about 439 m away (~7 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Kallang MRT439 m · ~7 min
- Geylang Bahru MRT653 m · ~10 min
- Bendemeer MRT984 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority993 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.2 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.8 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary 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 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd (~S$409k) needs about S$3,260/mo in income and S$1,535/mo in repayments, after S$6,867 stamp duty and a S$102k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$409k) — 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$6,867
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$102k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,535/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,260/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd
What is the resale price at Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently resold around S$409k (65 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$408k; 5-Room ≈ S$696k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd has approximately 48 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 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd has 273 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd is Kallang MRT, about 439 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
Bendemeer Primary School is within 1 km of Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 16 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 (≈48 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
