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. Across 141 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (S$752 psf, 63 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Simplified · Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$520k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 685 Race Course Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (S$752 psf), from 141 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 107 | S$510,000recent | 63 sqm | S$752 psf |
| 4-Room | 34 | S$475,000recent | 89 sqm | S$496 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 685 Race Course Rd get?
Flats at Block 685 Race Course Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,800/mo |
| 4-Room | 11 | S$3,300/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 685 Race Course Rd?
Block 685 Race Course Rd has 141 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$553,888 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 63 sqm | S$553,888 |
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 63 sqm | S$520,000 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in Block 685 Race Course Rd?
Block 685 Race Course Rd has 122 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 685 Race Course Rd?
Block 685 Race Course Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 685 Race Course Rd is an HDB block located along Race Course Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 122 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 685 Race Course Rd, Singapore 210685. 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 440m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include City Square Mall for shopping, AMISTA INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. for groceries, Berseh 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 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$520k) needs about S$4,145/mo in income and S$1,952/mo in repayments, after S$10,200 stamp duty and a S$130k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$520k) — 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$10,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$130k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,952/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,145/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 685 Race Course Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 685 Race Course Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 685 Race Course Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 685 Race Course Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$520k (S$752 psf), from 141 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 685 Race Course Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$510k; 4-Room ≈ S$475k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 685 Race Course Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 685 Race Course Rd has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). 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 685 Race Course Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 685 Race Course Rd is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$520k. 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 685 Race Course Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$520k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,145/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,952/mo after a S$130k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.