HDBRCRKallang/Whampoa

Block 18 Jln Tenteram

18 Jln Tenteram, Singapore 321018

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

Block 18 Jln Tenteram is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1999, with 107 dwelling units. Across 84 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$790k (S$738 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 77 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 18 Jln Tenteram?

Key Takeaway

Block 18 Jln Tenteram is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1999, with 107 dwelling units.

Town
Kallang/Whampoa
Planning area
Novena
Completed
1999
Storeys
28
Total units
107
Flat model
Improved · Model A
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$790k
Last transacted
May 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 77 years
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What are resale prices at Block 18 Jln Tenteram?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$790k (S$738 psf), from 84 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room40S$545,000recent85 sqmS$596 psf
5-Room44S$790,000recent105 sqmS$699 psf

Live now: 16 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$899k) 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 May 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 18 Jln Tenteram get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 18 Jln Tenteram have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,500/mo

24 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

5.3%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$42,000

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room18S$3,250/mo
5-Room15S$3,500/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.

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What has recently sold at Block 18 Jln Tenteram?

Key Takeaway

Block 18 Jln Tenteram has 84 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$703,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20264-Room10 TO 1285 sqmS$703,000
Mar 20265-Room25 TO 27105 sqmS$875,000
Sept 20255-Room13 TO 15105 sqmS$860,000
Jun 20255-Room22 TO 24105 sqmS$860,000
Apr 20255-Room22 TO 24105 sqmS$840,000
Mar 20254-Room04 TO 0685 sqmS$703,000
Nov 20244-Room01 TO 0385 sqmS$638,000
Sept 20244-Room07 TO 0985 sqmS$675,000
Jul 20245-Room19 TO 21105 sqmS$830,000
Jan 20245-Room25 TO 27105 sqmS$790,000
Dec 20235-Room22 TO 24105 sqmS$790,000
Oct 20235-Room25 TO 27105 sqmS$778,000
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What flat types are in Block 18 Jln Tenteram?

Key Takeaway

Block 18 Jln Tenteram has 107 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.

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

5-Room: 564-Room: 51
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Where is Block 18 Jln Tenteram?

Key Takeaway

Block 18 Jln Tenteram is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Novena planning area.

Block 18 Jln Tenteram is an HDB block located along Jln Tenteram. The block is recorded as completed around 1999, with up to 28 storeys. It has an estimated 107 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 18 Jln Tenteram, Singapore 321018. 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, approximately 959m away, around 15 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.

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How far is Block 18 Jln Tenteram from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 18 Jln Tenteram is Boon Keng MRT, about 959 m away (~15 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 km371 m
  • St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority687 m
  • St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km700 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority728 m
  • St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km756 m
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority893 m
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.2 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: The Poiz Centre · 992 mSupermarket: Hao Mart Pte. Ltd. · 432 mHawker centre: Blk 90 Whampoa Drive # · 775 mPark: Mar Thoma Road Park · 223 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 18 Jln Tenteram?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 18 Jln Tenteram (~S$790k) needs about S$6,298/mo in income and S$2,966/mo in repayments, after S$18,300 stamp duty and a S$198k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$790k) — 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$18,300

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$198k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,966/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,298/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 18 Jln Tenteram land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 18 Jln Tenteram

How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 18 Jln Tenteram cost?

5-Room flats at Block 18 Jln Tenteram have recently resold for a median of about S$790k (S$738 psf), from 84 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 18 Jln Tenteram by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$545k; 5-Room ≈ S$790k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 18 Jln Tenteram worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 18 Jln Tenteram has about 77 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 18 Jln Tenteram?

Gross rental yield at Block 18 Jln Tenteram is about 5.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$790k. 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 18 Jln Tenteram?

For a flat at about S$790k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,298/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,966/mo after a S$198k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 18 Jln Tenteram?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 18 Jln Tenteram is Boon Keng MRT, about 959 m away (~15 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 18 Jln Tenteram?

St Andrew's School (Junior), Hong Wen School, Bendemeer Primary School are within 1 km of Block 18 Jln Tenteram — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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