Block 68 Geylang Bahru
68 Geylang Bahru, Singapore 330068
Block 68 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 387 dwelling units. Across 438 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$412k (S$589 psf, 65 sqm). The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 68 Geylang Bahru?
Block 68 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 387 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 387
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$412k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 68 Geylang Bahru?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$412k (S$589 psf), from 438 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 430 | S$412,000recent | 65 sqm | S$589 psf |
| 5-Room | 8 | S$477,550 | 130 sqm | S$341 psf |
Live now: 25 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$418k) and 8 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 68 Geylang Bahru get?
Flats at Block 68 Geylang Bahru have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,000/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 68 Geylang Bahru?
Block 68 Geylang Bahru has 438 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$392,888 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$392,888 |
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$385,888 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$412,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 65 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 65 sqm | S$428,888 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 65 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 65 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$400,000 |
What flat types are in Block 68 Geylang Bahru?
Block 68 Geylang Bahru has 387 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 68 Geylang Bahru?
Block 68 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 68 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 387 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 68 Geylang Bahru, Singapore 330068. 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 211m away, around 3 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 68 Geylang Bahru from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 68 Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 211 m away (~3 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Geylang Bahru MRT211 m · ~3 min
- Boon Keng MRT965 m · ~15 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 priority494 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.1 km
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.2 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.4 km
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary 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 68 Geylang Bahru?
Buying a flat at Block 68 Geylang Bahru (~S$412k) needs about S$3,284/mo in income and S$1,547/mo in repayments, after S$6,960 stamp duty and a S$103k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$412k) — 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$6,960
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$103k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,547/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,284/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 68 Geylang Bahru
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 68 Geylang Bahru cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 68 Geylang Bahru have recently resold for a median of about S$412k (S$589 psf), from 438 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 68 Geylang Bahru by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$412k; 5-Room ≈ S$478k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 68 Geylang Bahru worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 68 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 68 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 68 Geylang Bahru is about 8.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$412k. 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 68 Geylang Bahru?⌄
For a flat at about S$412k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,284/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,547/mo after a S$103k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 68 Geylang Bahru?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 68 Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 211 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 68 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Bendemeer Primary School is within 1 km of Block 68 Geylang Bahru — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.