Block 97 Geylang Bahru
97 Geylang Bahru, Singapore 330097
Block 97 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1978, with 128 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$428k (68 sqm), from 139 resales on record. The lease has approximately 52 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 97 Geylang Bahru?
Block 97 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1978, with 128 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1978
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 128
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$428k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 52 years
What are resale prices at Block 97 Geylang Bahru?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$428k (S$581 psf), from 139 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 114 | S$420,000recent | 68 sqm | S$574 psf |
| 4-Room | 24 | S$440,000recent | 92 sqm | S$444 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$315,003 | 136 sqm | S$215 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 97 Geylang Bahru?
Block 97 Geylang Bahru has 139 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$585,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 92 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$468,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$459,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$415,888 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$400,000 |
What flat types are in Block 97 Geylang Bahru?
Block 97 Geylang Bahru has 128 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 97 Geylang Bahru from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 97 Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 312 m away (~5 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Geylang Bahru MRT312 m · ~5 min
- Potong Pasir MRT859 m · ~13 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 priority580 m
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km891 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.0 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Hong Wen 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 97 Geylang Bahru?
Buying a flat at Block 97 Geylang Bahru (~S$428k) needs about S$3,412/mo in income and S$1,607/mo in repayments, after S$7,440 stamp duty and a S$107k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$428k) — 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$7,440
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$107k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,607/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,412/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 97 Geylang Bahru
What is the resale price at Block 97 Geylang Bahru?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 97 Geylang Bahru have recently resold around S$428k (68 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 97 Geylang Bahru by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$420k; 4-Room ≈ S$440k; 5-Room ≈ S$315k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 97 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Block 97 Geylang Bahru has approximately 52 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1978). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 97 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Block 97 Geylang Bahru has 128 dwelling units across up to 14 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 97 Geylang Bahru?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 97 Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 312 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 97 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Bendemeer Primary School is within 1 km of Block 97 Geylang Bahru — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 97 Geylang Bahru a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 97 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 (≈52 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
