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. Across 134 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$325k (S$465 psf, 65 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- 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 |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$425k) and 3 for rent (median S$2,700/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 Apr 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 85 Whampoa Dr get?
Flats at Block 85 Whampoa Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,600/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 85 Whampoa Dr?
Block 85 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Novena planning area.
Block 85 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block located along Whampoa Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1973, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 153 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 85 Whampoa Dr, Singapore 320085. 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 687m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include City Square Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative 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 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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 85 Whampoa Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 85 Whampoa Dr
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 85 Whampoa Dr cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 85 Whampoa Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$325k (S$465 psf), from 134 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 85 Whampoa Dr by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$325k; 5-Room ≈ S$310k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 85 Whampoa Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 85 Whampoa Dr has about 48 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 85 Whampoa Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 85 Whampoa Dr is about 9.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$325k. 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 85 Whampoa Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$325k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,591/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,220/mo after a S$81k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.