Block 97 Whampoa Dr
97 Whampoa Dr, Singapore 320097
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.
What are the key facts about Block 97 Whampoa Dr?
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
What are resale prices at Block 97 Whampoa Dr?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$343k (S$476 psf), from 214 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 213 | S$343,000recent | 66 sqm | S$476 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$630,000 | 132 sqm | S$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.
What has recently sold at Block 97 Whampoa Dr?
Block 97 Whampoa Dr has 214 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$378,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 66 sqm | S$371,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 66 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 sqm | S$368,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 sqm | S$343,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 75 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 75 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 sqm | S$328,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 sqm | S$338,000 |
| May 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 66 sqm | S$328,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 75 sqm | S$305,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 sqm | S$315,000 |
What flat types are in Block 97 Whampoa Dr?
Block 97 Whampoa Dr has 177 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 97 Whampoa Dr from MRT and schools?
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
- Boon Keng MRT767 m · ~12 min
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 97 Whampoa Dr?
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.
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.
