Block 85 Whampoa Dr
85 Whampoa Dr, Singapore 320085
Block 85 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1973, with 153 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$325k (65 sqm), from 134 resales on record. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 85 Whampoa Dr?
Block 85 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1973, with 153 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Novena
- Completed
- 1973
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 153
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$325k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 85 Whampoa Dr?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$325k (S$465 psf), from 134 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 131 | S$325,000recent | 65 sqm | S$465 psf |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$310,000recent | 130 sqm | S$222 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 Apr 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 85 Whampoa Dr?
Block 85 Whampoa Dr has 134 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$350,000 in Apr 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$341,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$325,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$325,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$347,500 |
| Apr 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$302,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$278,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$295,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$310,000 |
What flat types are in Block 85 Whampoa Dr?
Block 85 Whampoa Dr has 153 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 85 Whampoa Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 85 Whampoa Dr is Boon Keng MRT, about 687 m away (~11 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Boon Keng MRT687 m · ~11 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 priority175 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km420 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km540 m
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.3 km
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.4 km
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 85 Whampoa Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 85 Whampoa Dr (~S$325k) needs about S$2,591/mo in income and S$1,220/mo in repayments, after S$4,700 stamp duty and a S$81k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$325k) — 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$4,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$81k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,220/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,591/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 85 Whampoa Dr
What is the resale price at Block 85 Whampoa Dr?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 85 Whampoa Dr have recently resold around S$325k (65 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 85 Whampoa Dr by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$325k; 5-Room ≈ S$310k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 85 Whampoa Dr?⌄
Block 85 Whampoa Dr has approximately 48 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 85 Whampoa Dr?⌄
Block 85 Whampoa Dr has 153 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 85 Whampoa Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 85 Whampoa Dr is Boon Keng MRT, about 687 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 85 Whampoa Dr?⌄
Hong Wen School is within 1 km of Block 85 Whampoa Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 85 Whampoa Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 85 Whampoa Dr sits in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Novena planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈48 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
