Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd
39 Upp Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 380039
Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1975, with 96 dwelling units. Across 114 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$559k (S$453 psf, 117 sqm). The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1975, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$559k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$559k (S$453 psf), from 114 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 114 | S$559,000recent | 117 sqm | S$453 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 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd get?
Flats at Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.4% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-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 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd has 114 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$630,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 114 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 119 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 117 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 119 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 119 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 114 sqm | S$556,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$517,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 114 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 119 sqm | S$559,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 114 sqm | S$482,000 |
What flat types are in Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block located along Upp Boon Keng Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 380039. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Geylang Bahru MRT, approximately 407m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Aperia Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 17 Upper Boon Keng Road for food options, and Geylang West Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 407 m away (~6 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km.
Getting around
- Geylang Bahru MRT407 m · ~6 min
- Kallang MRT864 m · ~14 min
- Aljunied MRT998 m · ~16 min
Schools nearby
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km945 m
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.6 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.7 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 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd (~S$559k) needs about S$4,456/mo in income and S$2,099/mo in repayments, after S$11,370 stamp duty and a S$140k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$559k) — 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$11,370
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$140k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,099/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,456/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$559k (S$453 psf), from 114 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd has about 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). 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 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd is about 6.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$559k. 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 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$559k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,456/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,099/mo after a S$140k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 39 Upp Boon Keng Rd is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 407 m away (~6 min walk).