HDBRCRKallang/Whampoa

Block 17 St. George'S Rd

17 St. George's Rd, Singapore 320017

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Nov 2018 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 17 St. George'S Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1984, with 16 dwelling units. Across 18 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$244k (S$249 psf, 92 sqm). The lease has approximately 65 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 17 St. George'S Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 17 St. George'S Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1984, with 16 dwelling units.

Town
Kallang/Whampoa
Planning area
Kallang
Completed
1984
Storeys
4
Total units
16
Flat model
New Generation
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$244k
Last transacted
Nov 2018
Remaining lease
≈ 65 years
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What are resale prices at Block 17 St. George'S Rd?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$244k (S$249 psf), from 18 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room18S$243,500recent92 sqmS$249 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 Nov 2018.

3

What rent and yield does Block 17 St. George'S Rd get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 17 St. George'S Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo (from 3 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,300/mo

3 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$39,600

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room3S$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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 17 St. George'S Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 17 St. George'S Rd has 18 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$463,000 in Nov 2018 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Nov 20184-Room01 TO 0398 sqmS$463,000
Mar 20154-Room01 TO 0398 sqmS$460,000
Mar 20144-Room01 TO 0397 sqmS$460,000
Apr 20104-Room01 TO 0392 sqmS$338,000
Feb 20074-Room04 TO 0692 sqmS$222,000
Aug 20064-Room01 TO 0398 sqmS$223,000
Apr 20064-Room01 TO 0392 sqmS$233,000
Mar 20064-Room04 TO 0691 sqmS$210,000
Mar 20044-Room04 TO 0692 sqmS$215,000
May 20004-Room01 TO 0392 sqmS$255,000
Oct 19994-Room04 TO 0691 sqmS$243,500
Dec 19964-Room01 TO 0391 sqmS$346,500
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What flat types are in Block 17 St. George'S Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 17 St. George'S Rd has 16 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the New Generation model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 16
6

Where is Block 17 St. George'S Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 17 St. George'S Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.

Block 17 St. George'S Rd is an HDB block located along St. George'S Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 16 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.

The address is Block 17 St. George'S Rd, Singapore 320017. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Boon Keng MRT, approximately 516m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 29 Bendemeer Road for food options, St Michael'S Pg for greenery and recreation, Kallang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Whampoa Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 17 St. George'S Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 17 St. George'S Rd is Boon Keng MRT, about 516 m away (~8 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km176 m
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority409 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority580 m
  • St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km869 m
  • St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority887 m
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km910 m
  • St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
  • Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.7 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: The Poiz Centre · 1.1 kmSupermarket: Sheng Siong Supermarket Pte Ltd · 420 mHawker centre: Blk 29 Bendemeer Road · 526 mPark: St Michael'S Pg · 380 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 17 St. George'S Rd?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 17 St. George'S Rd (~S$244k) needs about S$1,941/mo in income and S$914/mo in repayments, after S$3,070 stamp duty and a S$61k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$244k) — 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$3,070

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$61k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$914/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$1,941/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 sales at Block 17 St. George'S Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 17 St. George'S Rd

How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 17 St. George'S Rd cost?

4-Room flats at Block 17 St. George'S Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$244k (S$249 psf), from 18 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

Is Block 17 St. George'S Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 17 St. George'S Rd has about 65 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). 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 St. George'S Rd?

based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$244k. 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 St. George'S Rd?

For a flat at about S$244k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$1,941/mo in household income, with repayments around S$914/mo after a S$61k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 17 St. George'S Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 17 St. George'S Rd is Boon Keng MRT, about 516 m away (~8 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 17 St. George'S Rd?

Bendemeer Primary School, Hong Wen School, St Andrew's School (Junior) are within 1 km of Block 17 St. George'S Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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