Block 5 Boon Keng Rd
5 Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 330005
Block 5 Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1996, with 108 dwelling units. Across 75 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$858k (S$731 psf, 108 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 5 Boon Keng Rd?
Block 5 Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1996, with 108 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 108
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$858k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 5 Boon Keng Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$858k (S$731 psf), from 75 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 30 | S$768,000recent | 108 sqm | S$661 psf |
| 5-Room | 45 | S$870,000recent | 126 sqm | S$641 psf |
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“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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 5 Boon Keng Rd get?
Flats at Block 5 Boon Keng Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$4,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,100/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$49,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$4,100/mo |
| 4-Room | 11 | S$3,300/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 5 Boon Keng Rd?
Block 5 Boon Keng Rd has 75 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$918,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$918,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 125 sqm | S$1,068,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$1,100,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$858,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$855,888 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$850,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$825,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$971,088 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$921,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$768,000 |
What flat types are in Block 5 Boon Keng Rd?
Block 5 Boon Keng Rd has 108 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 5 Boon Keng Rd?
Block 5 Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 5 Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block located along Boon Keng Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1996, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 108 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 5 Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 330005. 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 Boon Keng MRT, approximately 362m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include City Square Mall for shopping, AMISTA INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 29 Bendemeer Road for food options, Somme Rd Pg for greenery and recreation, Kallang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Kallang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 5 Boon Keng Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 5 Boon Keng Rd is Boon Keng MRT, about 362 m away (~6 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Boon Keng MRT362 m · ~6 min
- Bendemeer MRT409 m · ~6 min
- Farrer Park MRT911 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km602 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority681 m
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority828 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km926 m
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.7 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.7 km
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 5 Boon Keng Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 5 Boon Keng Rd (~S$858k) needs about S$6,840/mo in income and S$3,222/mo in repayments, after S$20,340 stamp duty and a S$215k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$858k) — 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$20,340
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$215k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,222/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,840/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 5 Boon Keng Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 5 Boon Keng Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 5 Boon Keng Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$858k (S$731 psf), from 75 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 5 Boon Keng Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$768k; 5-Room ≈ S$870k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 5 Boon Keng Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 5 Boon Keng Rd has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 5 Boon Keng Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 5 Boon Keng Rd is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,100/mo against a resale price of about S$858k. 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 5 Boon Keng Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$858k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,840/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,222/mo after a S$215k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 5 Boon Keng Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 5 Boon Keng Rd is Boon Keng MRT, about 362 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 5 Boon Keng Rd?⌄
Hong Wen School, Bendemeer Primary School are within 1 km of Block 5 Boon Keng Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.