Block 55 Geylang Bahru
55 Geylang Bahru, Singapore 330055
Block 55 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 96 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (117 sqm), from 107 resales on record. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 55 Geylang Bahru?
Block 55 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$570k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 55 Geylang Bahru?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (S$453 psf), from 107 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 107 | S$570,000recent | 117 sqm | S$453 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 Jun 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 55 Geylang Bahru?
Block 55 Geylang Bahru has 107 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$748,888 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$748,888 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 114 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 117 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$502,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 120 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Dec 2019 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$525,000 |
What flat types are in Block 55 Geylang Bahru?
Block 55 Geylang Bahru has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 55 Geylang Bahru from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 55 Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 458 m away (~7 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Geylang Bahru MRT458 m · ~7 min
- Potong Pasir MRT813 m · ~13 min
- Boon Keng MRT942 m · ~15 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 priority435 m
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km780 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km849 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority901 m
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.1 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 55 Geylang Bahru?
Buying a flat at Block 55 Geylang Bahru (~S$570k) needs about S$4,544/mo in income and S$2,140/mo in repayments, after S$11,700 stamp duty and a S$143k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$570k) — 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$11,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$143k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,140/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,544/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 55 Geylang Bahru
What is the resale price at Block 55 Geylang Bahru?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 55 Geylang Bahru have recently resold around S$570k (117 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 55 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Block 55 Geylang Bahru 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 55 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Block 55 Geylang Bahru has 96 dwelling units across up to 25 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 55 Geylang Bahru?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 55 Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 458 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 55 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Bendemeer Primary School, St Andrew's School (Junior) are within 1 km of Block 55 Geylang Bahru — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 55 Geylang Bahru a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 55 Geylang Bahru 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.
