96 Whampoa Dr, Whampoa View
HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, Singapore 320096
96 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, part of Whampoa View, completed in 1973, with 76 dwelling units. Across 89 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$438k (S$447 psf, 91 sqm). The lease has approximately 46 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 96 Whampoa Dr?
96 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, part of Whampoa View, completed in 1973, with 76 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Novena
- Completed
- 1973
- Storeys
- 20
- Total units
- 76
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$438k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 46 years
What are resale prices at 96 Whampoa Dr?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$438k (S$447 psf), from 89 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 89 | S$438,000recent | 91 sqm | S$447 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 Oct 2026.
What rent and yield does 96 Whampoa Dr get?
Flats at 96 Whampoa Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.6% (from 19 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
19 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 19 | S$3,500/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 Oct 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at 96 Whampoa Dr?
96 Whampoa Dr has 89 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$488,000 in Oct 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Oct 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Sept 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 91 sqm | S$538,888 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 91 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 91 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 91 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 91 sqm | S$423,888 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 91 sqm | S$368,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 91 sqm | S$350,000 |
What flat types are in 96 Whampoa Dr?
96 Whampoa Dr has 76 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 96 Whampoa Dr?
96 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Novena planning area.
Block 96 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block located along Whampoa Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1973, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 76 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 96 Whampoa Dr, Singapore 320096. 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 701m 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, Pek Kio Park for greenery and recreation, Kallang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Whampoa Community Club for community facilities.
How far is 96 Whampoa Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 96 Whampoa Dr is Boon Keng MRT, about 701 m away (~11 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Boon Keng MRT701 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 priority219 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km273 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km681 m
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.2 km
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.5 km
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at 96 Whampoa Dr?
Buying a flat at 96 Whampoa Dr (~S$438k) needs about S$3,492/mo in income and S$1,645/mo in repayments, after S$7,740 stamp duty and a S$110k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$438k) — 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$7,740
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$110k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,645/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,492/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 96 Whampoa Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about 96 Whampoa Dr
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 96 Whampoa Dr cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 96 Whampoa Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$438k (S$447 psf), from 89 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 96 Whampoa Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 96 Whampoa Dr has about 46 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 96 Whampoa Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 96 Whampoa Dr is about 9.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$438k. 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 96 Whampoa Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$438k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,492/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,645/mo after a S$110k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 96 Whampoa Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 96 Whampoa Dr is Boon Keng MRT, about 701 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 96 Whampoa Dr?⌄
Hong Wen School is within 1 km of Block 96 Whampoa Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.