Block 40 Cambridge Rd
40 Cambridge Rd, Singapore 210040
Block 40 Cambridge Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1997, with 81 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$705k (102 sqm), from 70 resales on record. The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 40 Cambridge Rd?
Block 40 Cambridge Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1997, with 81 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 81
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$705k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 40 Cambridge Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$705k (S$619 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 47 | S$620,000recent | 102 sqm | S$565 psf |
| 5-Room | 23 | S$626,000recent | 120 sqm | S$485 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 40 Cambridge Rd?
Block 40 Cambridge Rd has 70 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$826,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$826,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 102 sqm | S$788,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$988,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$852,800 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$761,888 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$611,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 sqm | S$615,000 |
What flat types are in Block 40 Cambridge Rd?
Block 40 Cambridge Rd has 81 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 40 Cambridge Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 40 Cambridge Rd is Novena MRT, about 697 m away (~11 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Novena MRT697 m · ~11 min
- Farrer Park MRT738 m · ~12 min
- Little India MRT999 m · ~16 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 priority350 m
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority491 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km904 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 school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 40 Cambridge Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 40 Cambridge Rd (~S$705k) needs about S$5,620/mo in income and S$2,647/mo in repayments, after S$15,750 stamp duty and a S$176k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$705k) — 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$15,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$176k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,647/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,620/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 40 Cambridge Rd
What is the resale price at Block 40 Cambridge Rd?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 40 Cambridge Rd have recently resold around S$705k (102 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 40 Cambridge Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$620k; 5-Room ≈ S$626k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 40 Cambridge Rd?⌄
Block 40 Cambridge Rd has approximately 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 40 Cambridge Rd?⌄
Block 40 Cambridge Rd has 81 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 40 Cambridge Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 40 Cambridge Rd is Novena MRT, about 697 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 40 Cambridge Rd?⌄
St. Joseph's Institution Junior, Farrer Park Primary School are within 1 km of Block 40 Cambridge Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 40 Cambridge Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 40 Cambridge Rd sits in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈71 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
