HDBRCRKallang/Whampoa

Block 48 Jln Bahagia

48 Jln Bahagia, Singapore 320048

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Mar 2024 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 48 Jln Bahagia is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1959, with 6 dwelling units. Across 17 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$605k (S$476 psf, 78 sqm). The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 48 Jln Bahagia?

Key Takeaway

Block 48 Jln Bahagia is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1959, with 6 dwelling units.

Town
Kallang/Whampoa
Planning area
Novena
Completed
1959
Storeys
2
Total units
6
Flat model
Terrace
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$605k
Last transacted
Mar 2024
Remaining lease
≈ 47 years
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What are resale prices at Block 48 Jln Bahagia?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$605k (S$476 psf), from 17 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room17S$605,000recent78 sqmS$476 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 2024.

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What has recently sold at Block 48 Jln Bahagia?

Key Takeaway

Block 48 Jln Bahagia has 17 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$750,000 in Mar 2024 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Mar 20243-Room01 TO 0378 sqmS$750,000
Aug 20213-Room01 TO 0378 sqmS$783,000
Jun 20213-Room01 TO 0378 sqmS$731,200
Jun 20143-Room01 TO 0378 sqmS$708,000
Feb 20113-Room01 TO 0378 sqmS$630,000
Jun 20103-Room01 TO 0378 sqmS$630,000
Oct 20093-Room01 TO 03152 sqmS$605,000
Jun 20073-Room01 TO 03152 sqmS$483,000
Mar 20043-Room01 TO 0378 sqmS$322,000
Jun 20023-Room01 TO 0378 sqmS$400,000
Nov 20013-Room01 TO 03152 sqmS$458,000
Jun 19993-Room01 TO 0378 sqmS$390,000
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What flat types are in Block 48 Jln Bahagia?

Key Takeaway

Block 48 Jln Bahagia has 6 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Terrace model.

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

3-Room: 6
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Where is Block 48 Jln Bahagia?

Key Takeaway

Block 48 Jln Bahagia is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Novena planning area.

Block 48 Jln Bahagia is an HDB block located along Jln Bahagia. The block is recorded as completed around 1959, with up to 2 storeys. It has an estimated 6 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.

The address is Block 48 Jln Bahagia, Singapore 320048. 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 Exit A, approximately 995m away, around 16 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 48 Jln Bahagia from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km586 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority660 m
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km952 m
  • St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km981 m
  • St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.0 km
  • Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.1 km
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: The Poiz Centre · 1.4 kmSupermarket: Hao Mart Pte. Ltd. · 345 mHawker centre: Blk 90 Whampoa Drive # · 538 mPark: Mar Thoma Road Park · 600 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 48 Jln Bahagia?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 48 Jln Bahagia (~S$605k) needs about S$4,823/mo in income and S$2,272/mo in repayments, after S$12,750 stamp duty and a S$151k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$605k) — 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$12,750

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$151k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,272/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,823/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 48 Jln Bahagia land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 48 Jln Bahagia

How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 48 Jln Bahagia cost?

3-Room flats at Block 48 Jln Bahagia have recently resold for a median of about S$605k (S$476 psf), from 17 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

Is Block 48 Jln Bahagia worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 48 Jln Bahagia has about 47 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1959). 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.

How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 48 Jln Bahagia?

For a flat at about S$605k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,823/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,272/mo after a S$151k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 48 Jln Bahagia?

Hong Wen School is within 1 km of Block 48 Jln Bahagia — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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