HDBRCRKallang/Whampoa

57 Geylang Bahru

HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, Singapore 330057

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Sept 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

57 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 386 dwelling units. Across 442 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$402k (S$575 psf, 65 sqm). The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about 57 Geylang Bahru?

Key Takeaway

57 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 386 dwelling units.

Town
Kallang/Whampoa
Planning area
Kallang
Completed
1974
Storeys
18
Total units
386
Flat model
Improved · Adjoined Flat
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$402k
Last transacted
Sept 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 47 years
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What are resale prices at 57 Geylang Bahru?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$402k (S$575 psf), from 442 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room438S$402,000recent65 sqmS$575 psf
5-Room4S$494,100150 sqmS$306 psf

Live now: 8 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$390k) and 19 for rent (median S$1,300/mo) 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 Sept 2026.

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What rent and yield does 57 Geylang Bahru get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at 57 Geylang Bahru have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.4% (from 24 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,800/mo

24 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

8.4%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$33,600

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
3-Room24S$2,800/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 Jul 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at 57 Geylang Bahru?

Key Takeaway

57 Geylang Bahru has 442 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$402,000 in Sept 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Sept 20263-Room16 TO 1865 sqmS$402,000
Aug 20263-Room13 TO 1565 sqmS$400,000
Mar 20263-Room04 TO 0665 sqmS$395,000
Feb 20263-Room10 TO 1265 sqmS$408,000
Feb 20263-Room01 TO 0365 sqmS$410,000
Jan 20263-Room01 TO 0365 sqmS$362,000
Jan 20263-Room10 TO 1265 sqmS$415,000
Jan 20263-Room13 TO 1565 sqmS$385,000
Jan 20263-Room04 TO 0665 sqmS$378,000
Dec 20253-Room01 TO 0365 sqmS$408,000
Nov 20253-Room13 TO 1565 sqmS$418,000
Jun 20253-Room13 TO 1565 sqmS$468,000
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What flat types are in 57 Geylang Bahru?

Key Takeaway

57 Geylang Bahru has 386 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.

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

3-Room: 3765-Room: 10
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Where is 57 Geylang Bahru?

Key Takeaway

57 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.

Block 57 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block located along Geylang Bahru. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 386 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.

The address is Block 57 Geylang Bahru, Singapore 330057. 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 371m away, around 6 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.

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How far is 57 Geylang Bahru from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to 57 Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 371 m away (~6 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority458 m
  • St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km859 m
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km917 m
  • St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority983 m
  • St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.2 km
  • Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: The Poiz Centre · 891 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 315 mHawker centre: Blk 69 Geylang Bahru · 250 mPark: Beng Wan Rd Pg · 369 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at 57 Geylang Bahru?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at 57 Geylang Bahru (~S$402k) needs about S$3,205/mo in income and S$1,509/mo in repayments, after S$6,660 stamp duty and a S$101k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$402k) — 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$6,660

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$101k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,509/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,205/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 57 Geylang Bahru land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about 57 Geylang Bahru

How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 57 Geylang Bahru cost?

3-Room flats at Block 57 Geylang Bahru have recently resold for a median of about S$402k (S$575 psf), from 442 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 57 Geylang Bahru by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$402k; 5-Room ≈ S$494k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 57 Geylang Bahru worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 57 Geylang Bahru has about 47 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 57 Geylang Bahru?

Gross rental yield at Block 57 Geylang Bahru is about 8.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$402k. 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 57 Geylang Bahru?

For a flat at about S$402k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,205/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,509/mo after a S$101k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 57 Geylang Bahru?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 57 Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 371 m away (~6 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 57 Geylang Bahru?

Bendemeer Primary School, St Andrew's School (Junior) are within 1 km of Block 57 Geylang Bahru — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.