Block 6 Jln Batu
6 Jln Batu, Singapore 588725
Block 6 Jln Batu is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Bukit Timah, completed in 1962, with 116 dwelling units. Across 108 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$315k (S$488 psf, 60 sqm). The lease has approximately 42 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 6 Jln Batu?
Block 6 Jln Batu is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Bukit Timah, completed in 1962, with 116 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Bukit Timah
- Completed
- 1962
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 116
- Flat model
- Standard · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$315k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 42 years
What are resale prices at Block 6 Jln Batu?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$315k (S$488 psf), from 108 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 107 | S$315,000recent | 60 sqm | S$488 psf |
| 4-Room | 1 | S$280,000 | 120 sqm | S$217 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 5 for rent (median S$1,100/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 Aug 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 6 Jln Batu get?
Flats at Block 6 Jln Batu have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,500/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 6 Jln Batu?
Block 6 Jln Batu has 108 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$335,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$335,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 62 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 62 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 60 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$313,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 62 sqm | S$298,000 |
What flat types are in Block 6 Jln Batu?
Block 6 Jln Batu has 116 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 6 Jln Batu?
Block 6 Jln Batu is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Bukit Timah planning area.
Block 6 Jln Batu is an HDB block located along Jln Batu. The block is recorded as completed around 1962, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 116 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 6 Jln Batu, Singapore 588725. It is part of District 21, Upper Bukit Timah / Clementi Park / Ulu Pandan, the Bukit Timah planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is King Albert Park MRT, approximately 501m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kap Mall for shopping, ALTERNATIVE SELECTION PTE. LTD. for groceries, and Hua Guan Crescent Pg for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 6 Jln Batu from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 6 Jln Batu is King Albert Park MRT, about 501 m away (~8 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- King Albert Park MRT501 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority606 m
- Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km606 m
- Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Nanyang Girls' High SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
- National Junior CollegeMixed-level 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 6 Jln Batu?
Buying a flat at Block 6 Jln Batu (~S$315k) needs about S$2,511/mo in income and S$1,183/mo in repayments, after S$4,500 stamp duty and a S$79k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$315k) — 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$4,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$79k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,183/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,511/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 6 Jln Batu
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 6 Jln Batu cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 6 Jln Batu have recently resold for a median of about S$315k (S$488 psf), from 108 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 6 Jln Batu by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$315k; 4-Room ≈ S$280k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 6 Jln Batu worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 6 Jln Batu has about 42 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1962). 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 6 Jln Batu?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 6 Jln Batu is about 9.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$315k. 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 6 Jln Batu?⌄
For a flat at about S$315k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,511/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,183/mo after a S$79k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 6 Jln Batu?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 6 Jln Batu is King Albert Park MRT, about 501 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 6 Jln Batu?⌄
Methodist Girls' School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 6 Jln Batu — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.