HDBRCRKallang/Whampoa

Block 61 Jln Tenteram

61 Jln Tenteram, Singapore 320061

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Apr 2021 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 61 Jln Tenteram is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1959, with 9 dwelling units. Across 24 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$678k (S$623 psf, 94 sqm). The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 61 Jln Tenteram?

Key Takeaway

Block 61 Jln Tenteram is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1959, with 9 dwelling units.

Town
Kallang/Whampoa
Planning area
Novena
Completed
1959
Storeys
2
Total units
9
Flat model
Terrace
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$678k
Last transacted
Apr 2021
Remaining lease
≈ 50 years
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What are resale prices at Block 61 Jln Tenteram?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$678k (S$623 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room24S$678,000recent94 sqmS$623 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 Apr 2021.

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What has recently sold at Block 61 Jln Tenteram?

Key Takeaway

Block 61 Jln Tenteram has 24 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,100,000 in Apr 2021 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Apr 20213-Room01 TO 03222 sqmS$1,100,000
Mar 20213-Room01 TO 0394 sqmS$830,000
Dec 20203-Room01 TO 0394 sqmS$678,000
Oct 20183-Room01 TO 0394 sqmS$645,000
Jul 20123-Room01 TO 0394 sqmS$810,000
Oct 20113-Room01 TO 0394 sqmS$838,800
Jan 20113-Room01 TO 0394 sqmS$700,000
Dec 20103-Room01 TO 03145 sqmS$765,000
Apr 20103-Room01 TO 0394 sqmS$630,000
Jan 20103-Room01 TO 0394 sqmS$595,000
Jul 20053-Room01 TO 0394 sqmS$368,000
Oct 20043-Room01 TO 03222 sqmS$515,000
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What flat types are in Block 61 Jln Tenteram?

Key Takeaway

Block 61 Jln Tenteram has 9 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Terrace model.

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

3-Room: 9
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Where is Block 61 Jln Tenteram?

Key Takeaway

Block 61 Jln Tenteram is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Novena planning area.

Block 61 Jln Tenteram is an HDB block located along Jln Tenteram. The block is recorded as completed around 1959, with up to 2 storeys. It has an estimated 9 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.

The address is Block 61 Jln Tenteram, Singapore 320061. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, the Novena planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Boon Keng MRT Exit A, approximately 978m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, HAO MART PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 90 Whampoa Drive # for food options, Mar Thoma Road Park for greenery and recreation, Toa Payoh Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Whampoa Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 61 Jln Tenteram from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Schools nearby

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

  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km531 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority691 m
  • St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km875 m
  • St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority921 m
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.0 km
  • Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: The Poiz Centre · 1.2 kmSupermarket: Hao Mart Pte. Ltd. · 363 mHawker centre: Blk 90 Whampoa Drive # · 616 mPark: Mar Thoma Road Park · 500 m

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

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 61 Jln Tenteram?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 61 Jln Tenteram (~S$678k) needs about S$5,405/mo in income and S$2,546/mo in repayments, after S$14,940 stamp duty and a S$170k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$678k) — 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$14,940

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$170k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,546/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$5,405/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 61 Jln Tenteram

How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 61 Jln Tenteram cost?

3-Room flats at Block 61 Jln Tenteram have recently resold for a median of about S$678k (S$623 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

Is Block 61 Jln Tenteram worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 61 Jln Tenteram has about 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1959). 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.

How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 61 Jln Tenteram?

For a flat at about S$678k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,405/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,546/mo after a S$170k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 61 Jln Tenteram?

Hong Wen School, St Andrew's School (Junior) are within 1 km of Block 61 Jln Tenteram — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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