Block 39 Cambridge Rd
39 Cambridge Rd, Singapore 210039
Block 39 Cambridge Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1997, with 70 dwelling units. Across 57 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$710k (S$571 psf, 102 sqm). The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 39 Cambridge Rd?
Block 39 Cambridge Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1997, with 70 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 70
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$710k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 39 Cambridge Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$710k (S$571 psf), from 57 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 31 | S$628,000recent | 101 sqm | S$583 psf |
| 5-Room | 26 | S$650,000recent | 120 sqm | S$503 psf |
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“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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 39 Cambridge Rd get?
Flats at Block 39 Cambridge Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.1% (from 19 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
19 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 3 | S$4,200/mo |
| 4-Room | 16 | S$2,600/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 39 Cambridge Rd?
Block 39 Cambridge Rd has 57 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$868,888 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$868,888 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$763,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$768,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$700,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 102 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$718,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$650,000 |
What flat types are in Block 39 Cambridge Rd?
Block 39 Cambridge Rd has 70 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 39 Cambridge Rd?
Block 39 Cambridge Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 39 Cambridge Rd is an HDB block located along Cambridge Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1997, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 70 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 39 Cambridge Rd, Singapore 210039. It is part of District 08, Little India, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Novena MRT, approximately 689m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include United Square for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Pek Kio Market & Food Centre for food options, Pek Kio Park for greenery and recreation, and Pek Kio Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 39 Cambridge Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 39 Cambridge Rd is Novena MRT, about 689 m away (~11 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Novena MRT689 m · ~11 min
- Farrer Park MRT744 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority353 m
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority510 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km867 m
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.1 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 39 Cambridge Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 39 Cambridge Rd (~S$710k) needs about S$5,660/mo in income and S$2,666/mo in repayments, after S$15,900 stamp duty and a S$178k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$710k) — 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$15,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$178k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,666/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,660/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 39 Cambridge Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 39 Cambridge Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 39 Cambridge Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$710k (S$571 psf), from 57 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 39 Cambridge Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$628k; 5-Room ≈ S$650k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 39 Cambridge Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 39 Cambridge Rd has about 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). 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 39 Cambridge Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 39 Cambridge Rd is about 5.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$710k. 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 39 Cambridge Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$710k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,660/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,666/mo after a S$178k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 39 Cambridge Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 39 Cambridge Rd is Novena MRT, about 689 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 39 Cambridge Rd?⌄
St. Joseph's Institution Junior, Farrer Park Primary School are within 1 km of Block 39 Cambridge Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.