Block 72 Geylang Bahru
72 Geylang Bahru, Singapore 330072
Block 72 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1973, with 236 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$380k (59 sqm), from 268 resales on record. The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 72 Geylang Bahru?
Block 72 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1973, with 236 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1973
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 236
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$380k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 72 Geylang Bahru?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$380k (S$598 psf), from 268 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 268 | S$380,000recent | 59 sqm | S$598 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 72 Geylang Bahru?
Block 72 Geylang Bahru has 268 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$385,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 59 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$377,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 59 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 59 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$386,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$365,000 |
What flat types are in Block 72 Geylang Bahru?
Block 72 Geylang Bahru has 236 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 72 Geylang Bahru from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 72 Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 39 m away (~1 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Geylang Bahru MRT39 m · ~1 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 priority669 m
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.2 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.3 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.3 km
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary 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 72 Geylang Bahru?
Buying a flat at Block 72 Geylang Bahru (~S$380k) needs about S$3,029/mo in income and S$1,427/mo in repayments, after S$6,000 stamp duty and a S$95k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$380k) — 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$6,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$95k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,427/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,029/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 72 Geylang Bahru
What is the resale price at Block 72 Geylang Bahru?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 72 Geylang Bahru have recently resold around S$380k (59 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 72 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Block 72 Geylang Bahru has approximately 47 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1973). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 72 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Block 72 Geylang Bahru has 236 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 72 Geylang Bahru?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 72 Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 39 m away (~1 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 72 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Bendemeer Primary School is within 1 km of Block 72 Geylang Bahru — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 72 Geylang Bahru a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 72 Geylang Bahru sits in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈47 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
