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. Across 282 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$409k (S$569 psf, 65 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$409k
- Last transacted
- Jul 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 282 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 277 | S$408,000recent | 65 sqm | S$569 psf |
| 5-Room | 5 | S$696,000recent | 130 sqm | S$497 psf |
Live now: 19 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$438k) and 7 for rent (median S$1,900/mo) — 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd get?
Flats at Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.6%
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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd has 282 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$378,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$378,000 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd has 273 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 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block located along Upp Boon Keng Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 273 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 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 380016. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Kallang MRT, approximately 439m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Aperia Mall for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 17 Upper Boon Keng Road for food options, Kallang Riverside Pk for greenery and recreation, and Geylang West Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$409k (S$569 psf), from 282 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$408k; 5-Room ≈ S$696k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd 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 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd is about 7.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$409k. 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 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$409k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,260/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,535/mo after a S$102k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.