Block 49 Whampoa Sth
49 Whampoa Sth, Singapore 330049
Block 49 Whampoa Sth is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 120 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$495k (87 sqm), from 111 resales on record. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 49 Whampoa Sth?
Block 49 Whampoa Sth is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 120
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$495k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 49 Whampoa Sth?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$495k (S$529 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 111 | S$495,000recent | 87 sqm | S$529 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 Oct 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 49 Whampoa Sth?
Block 49 Whampoa Sth has 111 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$515,888 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 87 sqm | S$515,888 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 87 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 87 sqm | S$508,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 87 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 87 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 87 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 87 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 87 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 87 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 87 sqm | S$403,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 87 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 87 sqm | S$385,000 |
What flat types are in Block 49 Whampoa Sth?
Block 49 Whampoa Sth has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 49 Whampoa Sth from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 49 Whampoa Sth is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 683 m away (~11 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Geylang Bahru MRT683 m · ~11 min
- Boon Keng MRT783 m · ~12 min
- Potong Pasir MRT823 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority316 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km600 m
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km690 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority781 m
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 49 Whampoa Sth?
Buying a flat at Block 49 Whampoa Sth (~S$495k) needs about S$3,946/mo in income and S$1,859/mo in repayments, after S$9,450 stamp duty and a S$124k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$495k) — 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$9,450
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$124k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,859/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,946/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 49 Whampoa Sth
What is the resale price at Block 49 Whampoa Sth?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 49 Whampoa Sth have recently resold around S$495k (87 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 49 Whampoa Sth?⌄
Block 49 Whampoa Sth has approximately 48 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 49 Whampoa Sth?⌄
Block 49 Whampoa Sth has 120 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 49 Whampoa Sth?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 49 Whampoa Sth is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 683 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 49 Whampoa Sth?⌄
Bendemeer Primary School, St Andrew's School (Junior) are within 1 km of Block 49 Whampoa Sth — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 49 Whampoa Sth a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 49 Whampoa Sth sits in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈48 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
