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Block 97 Whampoa Dr

97 Whampoa Dr, Singapore 320097

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Oct 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 97 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1973, with 177 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$343k (66 sqm), from 214 resales on record. The lease has approximately 54 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 97 Whampoa Dr?

Key Takeaway

Block 97 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1973, with 177 dwelling units.

Town
Kallang/Whampoa
Planning area
Novena
Completed
1973
Storeys
11
Total units
177
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$343k
Last transacted
Oct 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 54 years
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What are resale prices at Block 97 Whampoa Dr?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$343k (S$476 psf), from 214 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room213S$343,000recent66 sqmS$476 psf
5-Room1S$630,000132 sqmS$443 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 2025.

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What has recently sold at Block 97 Whampoa Dr?

Key Takeaway

Block 97 Whampoa Dr has 214 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$378,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Oct 20253-Room01 TO 0366 sqmS$378,000
Jan 20253-Room04 TO 0666 sqmS$371,000
Sept 20243-Room10 TO 1266 sqmS$380,000
Aug 20243-Room01 TO 0366 sqmS$368,000
Dec 20233-Room01 TO 0366 sqmS$343,000
Oct 20233-Room07 TO 0975 sqmS$388,000
Apr 20233-Room04 TO 0675 sqmS$380,000
Sept 20223-Room07 TO 0966 sqmS$328,000
Jul 20223-Room01 TO 0366 sqmS$338,000
May 20223-Room04 TO 0666 sqmS$328,000
Feb 20223-Room07 TO 0975 sqmS$305,000
Feb 20223-Room07 TO 0966 sqmS$315,000
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What flat types are in Block 97 Whampoa Dr?

Key Takeaway

Block 97 Whampoa Dr has 177 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 1745-Room: 3
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How far is Block 97 Whampoa Dr from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 97 Whampoa Dr is Boon Keng MRT, about 767 m away (~12 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km258 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority303 m
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km766 m
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.1 km
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.6 km
  • St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: City Square Mall · 1.1 kmSupermarket: Semper Fidelis Fine Foods Private Limited · 217 mHawker centre: Blk 90 Whampoa Drive # · 200 mPark: Pek Kio Park · 826 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 97 Whampoa Dr?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 97 Whampoa Dr (~S$343k) needs about S$2,734/mo in income and S$1,288/mo in repayments, after S$5,060 stamp duty and a S$86k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$343k) — 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$5,060

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$86k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,288/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$2,734/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 97 Whampoa Dr

What is the resale price at Block 97 Whampoa Dr?

3-Room flats at Block 97 Whampoa Dr have recently resold around S$343k (66 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 97 Whampoa Dr by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$343k; 5-Room ≈ S$630k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 97 Whampoa Dr?

Block 97 Whampoa Dr has approximately 54 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 97 Whampoa Dr?

Block 97 Whampoa Dr has 177 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 97 Whampoa Dr?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 97 Whampoa Dr is Boon Keng MRT, about 767 m away (~12 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 97 Whampoa Dr?

Hong Wen School is within 1 km of Block 97 Whampoa Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 97 Whampoa Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 97 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 (≈54 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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