Block 17 Jln Tenteram
17 Jln Tenteram, Singapore 321017
Block 17 Jln Tenteram is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1999, with 133 dwelling units. Across 91 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$613k (S$718 psf, 85 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 17 Jln Tenteram?
Block 17 Jln Tenteram is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1999, with 133 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Novena
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 22
- Total units
- 133
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$613k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 17 Jln Tenteram?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$613k (S$718 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 70 | S$588,000recent | 85 sqm | S$681 psf |
| 5-Room | 21 | S$648,000recent | 105 sqm | S$573 psf |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block and 6 for rent (median S$2,400/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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 17 Jln Tenteram get?
Flats at Block 17 Jln Tenteram have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 9 | S$3,700/mo |
| 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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 17 Jln Tenteram?
Block 17 Jln Tenteram has 91 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$690,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 86 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 86 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 sqm | S$825,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 105 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 75 sqm | S$612,500 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 86 sqm | S$630,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 85 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 75 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 75 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 75 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 75 sqm | S$537,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 86 sqm | S$560,000 |
What flat types are in Block 17 Jln Tenteram?
Block 17 Jln Tenteram has 133 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 17 Jln Tenteram?
Block 17 Jln Tenteram is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Novena planning area.
Block 17 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 133 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 17 Jln Tenteram, Singapore 321017. 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 921m 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 17 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 km421 m
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km683 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority688 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority757 m
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km767 m
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority945 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 17 Jln Tenteram?
Buying a flat at Block 17 Jln Tenteram (~S$613k) needs about S$4,883/mo in income and S$2,300/mo in repayments, after S$12,975 stamp duty and a S$153k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$613k) — 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$12,975
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$153k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,300/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,883/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 17 Jln Tenteram
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 17 Jln Tenteram cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 17 Jln Tenteram have recently resold for a median of about S$613k (S$718 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 17 Jln Tenteram by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$588k; 5-Room ≈ S$648k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 17 Jln Tenteram worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 17 Jln Tenteram has about 74 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 17 Jln Tenteram?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 17 Jln Tenteram is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$613k. 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 Jln Tenteram?⌄
For a flat at about S$613k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,883/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,300/mo after a S$153k 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 17 Jln Tenteram?⌄
St Andrew's School (Junior), Hong Wen School, Bendemeer Primary School are within 1 km of Block 17 Jln Tenteram — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.