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. Across 111 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$495k (S$529 psf, 87 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Improved
- 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 |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 for rent — search all listings.
“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 rent and yield does Block 49 Whampoa Sth get?
Flats at Block 49 Whampoa Sth have recently sublet for a median of S$2,850/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,850/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 23 | S$2,850/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 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 of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 49 Whampoa Sth?
Block 49 Whampoa Sth is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 49 Whampoa Sth is an HDB block located along Whampoa Sth. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 120 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 49 Whampoa Sth, Singapore 330049. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, 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 683m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 69 Geylang Bahru for food options, Beng Wan Rd Pg for greenery and recreation, and Kolam Ayer Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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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 49 Whampoa Sth
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 49 Whampoa Sth cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 49 Whampoa Sth have recently resold for a median of about S$495k (S$529 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 49 Whampoa Sth worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 49 Whampoa Sth has about 48 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). 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 49 Whampoa Sth?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 49 Whampoa Sth is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,850/mo against a resale price of about S$495k. 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 49 Whampoa Sth?⌄
For a flat at about S$495k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,946/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,859/mo after a S$124k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.