Block 683 Tessensohn Rd
683 Tessensohn Rd, Singapore 210683
Block 683 Tessensohn Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1985, with 121 dwelling units. Across 106 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$635k (S$573 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 683 Tessensohn Rd?
Block 683 Tessensohn Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1985, with 121 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 121
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$635k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 683 Tessensohn Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$635k (S$573 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 106 | S$635,000recent | 103 sqm | S$573 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 4 for rent — 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 Jun 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 683 Tessensohn Rd get?
Flats at Block 683 Tessensohn Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 21 | 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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 683 Tessensohn Rd?
Block 683 Tessensohn Rd has 106 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$750,000 in Jun 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$750,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$688,888 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$688,888 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$613,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 113 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$541,688 |
What flat types are in Block 683 Tessensohn Rd?
Block 683 Tessensohn Rd has 121 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 683 Tessensohn Rd?
Block 683 Tessensohn Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 683 Tessensohn Rd is an HDB block located along Tessensohn Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 121 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 683 Tessensohn Rd, Singapore 210683. It is part of District 08, Little India, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Farrer Park MRT, approximately 400m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include City Square Mall for shopping, AMISTA INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. for groceries, Pek Kio Market & Food Centre for food options, City Green for greenery and recreation, Kallang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Pek Kio Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 683 Tessensohn Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 683 Tessensohn Rd is Farrer Park MRT, about 401 m away (~6 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Farrer Park MRT401 m · ~6 min
- Bendemeer MRT779 m · ~12 min
- Boon Keng MRT822 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km517 m
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority629 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority831 m
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.2 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.6 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 683 Tessensohn Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 683 Tessensohn Rd (~S$635k) needs about S$5,062/mo in income and S$2,384/mo in repayments, after S$13,650 stamp duty and a S$159k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$635k) — 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$13,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$159k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,384/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,062/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 683 Tessensohn Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 683 Tessensohn Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 683 Tessensohn Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 683 Tessensohn Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$635k (S$573 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 683 Tessensohn Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 683 Tessensohn Rd has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). 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 683 Tessensohn Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 683 Tessensohn Rd is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$635k. 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 683 Tessensohn Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$635k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,062/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,384/mo after a S$159k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 683 Tessensohn Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 683 Tessensohn Rd is Farrer Park MRT, about 401 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 683 Tessensohn Rd?⌄
Farrer Park Primary School, Hong Wen School are within 1 km of Block 683 Tessensohn Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.