Block 685 Race Course Rd
685 Race Course Rd, Singapore 210685
Block 685 Race Course Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1985, with 122 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$510k (63 sqm), from 139 resales on record. The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 685 Race Course Rd?
Block 685 Race Course Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1985, with 122 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 122
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$510k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 685 Race Course Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$510k (S$693 psf), from 139 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 105 | S$470,000recent | 63 sqm | S$693 psf |
| 4-Room | 34 | S$475,000recent | 89 sqm | S$496 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 has recently sold at Block 685 Race Course Rd?
Block 685 Race Course Rd has 139 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$555,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 63 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 63 sqm | S$551,888 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 63 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 63 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 63 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 63 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 63 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 63 sqm | S$470,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 89 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 63 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 63 sqm | S$424,000 |
What flat types are in Block 685 Race Course Rd?
Block 685 Race Course Rd has 122 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 685 Race Course Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 685 Race Course Rd is Farrer Park MRT, about 440 m away (~7 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Farrer Park MRT440 m · ~7 min
- Bendemeer MRT684 m · ~11 min
- Boon Keng MRT793 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km579 m
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority698 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority867 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.3 km
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.7 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 685 Race Course Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 685 Race Course Rd (~S$510k) needs about S$4,066/mo in income and S$1,915/mo in repayments, after S$9,900 stamp duty and a S$128k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$510k) — 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$9,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$128k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,915/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,066/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 685 Race Course Rd
What is the resale price at Block 685 Race Course Rd?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 685 Race Course Rd have recently resold around S$510k (63 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 685 Race Course Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$470k; 4-Room ≈ S$475k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 685 Race Course Rd?⌄
Block 685 Race Course Rd has approximately 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 685 Race Course Rd?⌄
Block 685 Race Course Rd has 122 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 685 Race Course Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 685 Race Course Rd is Farrer Park MRT, about 440 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 685 Race Course Rd?⌄
Farrer Park Primary School, Hong Wen School are within 1 km of Block 685 Race Course Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 685 Race Course Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 685 Race Course Rd sits in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈59 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
