Block 17 Beach Rd
17 Beach Rd, Singapore 190017
Block 17 Beach Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 76 dwelling units. Across 96 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$488k (S$589 psf, 77 sqm). The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 17 Beach Rd?
Block 17 Beach Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 76 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 20
- Total units
- 76
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$488k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 17 Beach Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$488k (S$589 psf), from 96 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 96 | S$488,000recent | 77 sqm | S$589 psf |
Live now: 9 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$728k) and 2 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 Jun 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 17 Beach Rd get?
Flats at Block 17 Beach Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,200/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 17 Beach Rd?
Block 17 Beach Rd has 96 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$530,000 in Jun 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 77 sqm | S$530,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 77 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 77 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 77 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 77 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 77 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 77 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 77 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 77 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Feb 2019 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 77 sqm | S$493,000 |
| Nov 2018 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 77 sqm | S$473,800 |
| Oct 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 77 sqm | S$480,000 |
What flat types are in Block 17 Beach Rd?
Block 17 Beach Rd has 76 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 17 Beach Rd?
Block 17 Beach Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 17 Beach Rd is an HDB block located along Beach Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 76 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 17 Beach Rd, Singapore 190017. It is part of District 07, Middle Road / Golden Mile, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Lavender MRT, approximately 420m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Aperia Mall for shopping, DEARN KAPAG PTE. LTD. for groceries, Golden Mile Food Centre for food options, Kampong Glam Pk for greenery and recreation, and Kampong Glam Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 17 Beach Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 17 Beach Rd is Lavender MRT, about 420 m away (~7 min walk).
Getting around
- Lavender MRT420 m · ~7 min
- Nicoll Highway MRT436 m · ~7 min
- Jalan Besar MRT935 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.7 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school2.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 17 Beach Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 17 Beach Rd (~S$488k) needs about S$3,890/mo in income and S$1,832/mo in repayments, after S$9,240 stamp duty and a S$122k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$488k) — 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$9,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$122k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,832/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,890/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 17 Beach Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 17 Beach Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 17 Beach Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$488k (S$589 psf), from 96 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 17 Beach Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 17 Beach Rd has about 50 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 17 Beach Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 17 Beach Rd is about 7.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$488k. 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 17 Beach Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$488k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,890/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,832/mo after a S$122k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 17 Beach Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 17 Beach Rd is Lavender MRT, about 420 m away (~7 min walk).