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. Across 139 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$428k (S$581 psf, 68 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- New Generation · Adjoined Flat
- 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 |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$430k) and 1 for rent — 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 97 Geylang Bahru get?
Flats at Block 97 Geylang Bahru have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 4 | S$2,300/mo |
| 3-Room | 21 | S$2,800/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 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 of the New Generation / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 97 Geylang Bahru?
Block 97 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 97 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block located along Geylang Bahru. The block is recorded as completed around 1978, with up to 14 storeys. It has an estimated 128 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, 5-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 97 Geylang Bahru, Singapore 330097. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Geylang Bahru MRT, approximately 312m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 69 Geylang Bahru for food options, Beng Wan Rd Pg for greenery and recreation, and Kolam Ayer Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 97 Geylang Bahru
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 97 Geylang Bahru cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 97 Geylang Bahru have recently resold for a median of about S$428k (S$581 psf), from 139 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 97 Geylang Bahru by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$420k; 4-Room ≈ S$440k; 5-Room ≈ S$315k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 97 Geylang Bahru worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 97 Geylang Bahru has about 52 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1978). 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 97 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 97 Geylang Bahru is about 7.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$428k. 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 97 Geylang Bahru?⌄
For a flat at about S$428k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,412/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,607/mo after a S$107k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.