Block 7 Jln Batu
7 Jln Batu, Singapore 431007
Block 7 Jln Batu is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1963, with 95 dwelling units. Across 170 resales on record, 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$275k (S$520 psf, 48 sqm). The lease has approximately 44 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 7 Jln Batu?
Block 7 Jln Batu is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1963, with 95 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1963
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 95
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$275k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 44 years
What are resale prices at Block 7 Jln Batu?
2-Room flats have recently resold around S$275k (S$520 psf), from 170 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 170 | S$275,000recent | 48 sqm | S$520 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$315k) and 3 for rent (median S$2,950/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 May 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 7 Jln Batu get?
Flats at Block 7 Jln Batu have recently sublet for a median of S$2,350/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,350/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 24 | S$2,350/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 7 Jln Batu?
Block 7 Jln Batu has 170 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$283,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 50 sqm | S$283,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 48 sqm | S$297,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 50 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 48 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 48 sqm | S$275,000 |
| May 2023 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 50 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 50 sqm | S$278,000 |
| May 2022 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 48 sqm | S$272,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 48 sqm | S$250,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 48 sqm | S$240,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 48 sqm | S$230,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 48 sqm | S$195,000 |
What flat types are in Block 7 Jln Batu?
Block 7 Jln Batu has 95 units, mostly 2-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 7 Jln Batu?
Block 7 Jln Batu is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 7 Jln Batu is an HDB block located along Jln Batu. The block is recorded as completed around 1963, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 95 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 7 Jln Batu, Singapore 431007. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Mountbatten MRT, approximately 442m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kallang Wave Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 4A Jalan Batu for food options, Mt Batten Rd/Old Airport Rd Os for greenery and recreation, and Katong Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 7 Jln Batu from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 7 Jln Batu is Mountbatten MRT, about 442 m away (~7 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km.
Getting around
- Mountbatten MRT442 m · ~7 min
- Katong Park MRT581 m · ~9 min
- Dakota MRT917 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
- Dunman High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km278 m
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km638 m
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km945 m
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.7 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 7 Jln Batu?
Buying a flat at Block 7 Jln Batu (~S$275k) needs about S$2,192/mo in income and S$1,033/mo in repayments, after S$3,700 stamp duty and a S$69k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$275k) — 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$3,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$69k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,033/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,192/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 7 Jln Batu
How much does a 2-Room flat at Block 7 Jln Batu cost?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 7 Jln Batu have recently resold for a median of about S$275k (S$520 psf), from 170 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 7 Jln Batu worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 7 Jln Batu has about 44 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1963). 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 7 Jln Batu?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 7 Jln Batu is about 10.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,350/mo against a resale price of about S$275k. 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 7 Jln Batu?⌄
For a flat at about S$275k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,192/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,033/mo after a S$69k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 7 Jln Batu?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 7 Jln Batu is Mountbatten MRT, about 442 m away (~7 min walk).