Block 59B Geylang Bahru
59B Geylang Bahru, Singapore 331059
Block 59B Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1997, with 97 dwelling units. Across 73 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$788k (S$710 psf, 102 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 59B Geylang Bahru?
Block 59B Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1997, with 97 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 21
- Total units
- 97
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$788k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 59B Geylang Bahru?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$788k (S$710 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 47 | S$670,000recent | 100 sqm | S$610 psf |
| 5-Room | 26 | S$695,000recent | 121 sqm | S$534 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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 59B Geylang Bahru get?
Flats at Block 59B Geylang Bahru have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.4% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 8 | S$3,400/mo |
| 4-Room | 15 | S$2,900/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 59B Geylang Bahru?
Block 59B Geylang Bahru has 73 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,088,888 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 122 sqm | S$1,088,888 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$825,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$785,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$788,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$930,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$680,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 122 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 102 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 102 sqm | S$670,000 |
What flat types are in Block 59B Geylang Bahru?
Block 59B Geylang Bahru has 97 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 59B Geylang Bahru?
Block 59B Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 59B Geylang Bahru is an HDB block located along Geylang Bahru. The block is recorded as completed around 1997, with up to 21 storeys. It has an estimated 97 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 59B Geylang Bahru, Singapore 331059. 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 414m 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.
How far is Block 59B Geylang Bahru from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 59B Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 414 m away (~7 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Geylang Bahru MRT414 m · ~7 min
- Boon Keng MRT779 m · ~12 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 priority290 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km828 m
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km972 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.1 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 59B Geylang Bahru?
Buying a flat at Block 59B Geylang Bahru (~S$788k) needs about S$6,282/mo in income and S$2,959/mo in repayments, after S$18,240 stamp duty and a S$197k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$788k) — 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$18,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$197k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,959/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,282/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 59B Geylang Bahru
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 59B Geylang Bahru cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 59B Geylang Bahru have recently resold for a median of about S$788k (S$710 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 59B Geylang Bahru by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$670k; 5-Room ≈ S$695k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 59B Geylang Bahru worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 59B Geylang Bahru has about 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). 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 59B Geylang Bahru?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 59B Geylang Bahru is about 4.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$788k. 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 59B Geylang Bahru?⌄
For a flat at about S$788k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,282/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,959/mo after a S$197k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 59B Geylang Bahru?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 59B Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 414 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 59B Geylang Bahru?⌄
Bendemeer Primary School is within 1 km of Block 59B Geylang Bahru — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.