Block 74 Whampoa Dr
74 Whampoa Dr, Singapore 320074
Block 74 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1973, with 251 dwelling units. Across 237 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$378k (S$532 psf, 66 sqm). The lease has approximately 54 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 74 Whampoa Dr?
Block 74 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1973, with 251 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Novena
- Completed
- 1973
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 251
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$378k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 54 years
What are resale prices at Block 74 Whampoa Dr?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$378k (S$532 psf), from 237 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 237 | S$378,000recent | 66 sqm | S$532 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block — 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 74 Whampoa Dr get?
Flats at Block 74 Whampoa Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | 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 74 Whampoa Dr?
Block 74 Whampoa Dr has 237 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$385,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 66 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 66 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 66 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 sqm | S$356,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 66 sqm | S$340,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 66 sqm | S$402,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 66 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 66 sqm | S$410,000 |
What flat types are in Block 74 Whampoa Dr?
Block 74 Whampoa Dr has 251 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 74 Whampoa Dr?
Block 74 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Novena planning area.
Block 74 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block located along Whampoa Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1973, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 251 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 74 Whampoa Dr, Singapore 320074. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, the Novena planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Boon Keng MRT, approximately 733m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, HAO MART PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 90 Whampoa Drive # for food options, Mar Thoma Road Park for greenery and recreation, Kallang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Whampoa Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 74 Whampoa Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 74 Whampoa Dr is Boon Keng MRT, about 733 m away (~12 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Boon Keng MRT733 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority329 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km358 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km663 m
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority910 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.1 km
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.1 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.2 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 74 Whampoa Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 74 Whampoa Dr (~S$378k) needs about S$3,013/mo in income and S$1,419/mo in repayments, after S$5,940 stamp duty and a S$95k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$378k) — 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$5,940
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$95k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,419/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,013/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 74 Whampoa Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 74 Whampoa Dr
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 74 Whampoa Dr cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 74 Whampoa Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$378k (S$532 psf), from 237 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 74 Whampoa Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 74 Whampoa Dr has about 54 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1973). 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 74 Whampoa Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 74 Whampoa Dr is about 9.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$378k. 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 74 Whampoa Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$378k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,013/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,419/mo after a S$95k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 74 Whampoa Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 74 Whampoa Dr is Boon Keng MRT, about 733 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 74 Whampoa Dr?⌄
Hong Wen School, Bendemeer Primary School are within 1 km of Block 74 Whampoa Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.