Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd
5A Upp Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 381005
Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 2010, with 240 dwelling units. Across 55 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$688k (S$954 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 85 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 2010, with 240 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 2010
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 240
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$688k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 85 years
What are resale prices at Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$688k (S$954 psf), from 55 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 47 | S$670,000recent | 67 sqm | S$929 psf |
| 4-Room | 8 | S$715,000recent | 93 sqm | S$714 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd get?
Flats at Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,200/mo |
| 4-Room | 18 | S$3,350/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd has 55 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,030,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$1,030,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$725,888 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 22 TO 24 | 67 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 22 TO 24 | 67 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 22 TO 24 | 93 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$663,888 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 67 sqm | S$708,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 67 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$655,000 |
What flat types are in Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd has 240 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block located along Upp Boon Keng Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 2010, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 240 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 381005. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Kallang MRT, approximately 307m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Aperia Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 17 Upper Boon Keng Road for food options, Kallang Riverside Pk for greenery and recreation, and Geylang West Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd is Kallang MRT, about 307 m away (~5 min walk).
Getting around
- Kallang MRT307 m · ~5 min
- Geylang Bahru MRT916 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.1 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.2 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
- Dunman High SchoolMixed-level school1.8 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd (~S$688k) needs about S$5,485/mo in income and S$2,583/mo in repayments, after S$15,240 stamp duty and a S$172k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$688k) — 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$15,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$172k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,583/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,485/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$688k (S$954 psf), from 55 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$670k; 4-Room ≈ S$715k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd has about 85 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2010). 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 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$688k. 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 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$688k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,485/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,583/mo after a S$172k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 5A Upp Boon Keng Rd is Kallang MRT, about 307 m away (~5 min walk).