Block 3 Beach Rd
3 Beach Rd, Singapore 189674
Block 3 Beach Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Downtown Core, completed in 1970, with 138 dwelling units. Across 139 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$401k (S$548 psf, 68 sqm). The lease has approximately 53 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 3 Beach Rd?
Block 3 Beach Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Downtown Core, completed in 1970, with 138 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Downtown Core
- Completed
- 1970
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 138
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$401k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 53 years
What are resale prices at Block 3 Beach Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$401k (S$548 psf), from 139 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 1 | S$41,500 | 47 sqm | S$82 psf |
| 3-Room | 138 | S$400,888recent | 68 sqm | S$548 psf |
Live now: 21 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$438k) — 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 Nov 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 3 Beach Rd get?
Flats at Block 3 Beach Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,000/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 3 Beach Rd?
Block 3 Beach Rd has 139 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$460,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$435,888 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$400,888 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$390,000 |
What flat types are in Block 3 Beach Rd?
Block 3 Beach Rd has 138 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 3 Beach Rd?
Block 3 Beach Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Downtown Core planning area.
Block 3 Beach Rd is an HDB block located along Beach Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1970, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 138 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room, 3-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 3 Beach Rd, Singapore 189674. It is part of District 07, Middle Road / Golden Mile, the Downtown Core planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Esplanade MRT, approximately 144m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Raffles City for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Albert Centre Market & Food Centre for food options, and War Memorial Pk for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 3 Beach Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 3 Beach Rd is Esplanade MRT, about 144 m away (~2 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km.
Getting around
- Esplanade MRT144 m · ~2 min
- City Hall MRT295 m · ~5 min
- Bras Basah MRT481 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km819 m
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary 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 3 Beach Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 3 Beach Rd (~S$401k) needs about S$3,196/mo in income and S$1,505/mo in repayments, after S$6,627 stamp duty and a S$100k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$401k) — 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$6,627
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$100k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,505/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,196/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 3 Beach Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 3 Beach Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 3 Beach Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$401k (S$548 psf), from 139 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 3 Beach Rd by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$42k; 3-Room ≈ S$401k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 3 Beach Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 3 Beach Rd has about 53 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1970). 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 3 Beach Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 3 Beach Rd is about 9.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$401k. 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 3 Beach Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$401k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,196/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,505/mo after a S$100k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 3 Beach Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 3 Beach Rd is Esplanade MRT, about 144 m away (~2 min walk).