Block 98 Whampoa Dr
98 Whampoa Dr, Singapore 320098
Block 98 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1973, with 331 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$365k (65 sqm), from 327 resales on record. The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 98 Whampoa Dr?
Block 98 Whampoa Dr is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1973, with 331 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Novena
- Completed
- 1973
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 331
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$365k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 98 Whampoa Dr?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$365k (S$519 psf), from 327 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 325 | S$365,000recent | 65 sqm | S$519 psf |
| 5-Room | 2 | S$546,300 | 130 sqm | S$390 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 98 Whampoa Dr?
Block 98 Whampoa Dr has 327 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$350,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$378,800 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$360,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$398,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$362,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$363,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 76 sqm | S$390,000 |
What flat types are in Block 98 Whampoa Dr?
Block 98 Whampoa Dr has 331 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 98 Whampoa Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 98 Whampoa Dr is Boon Keng MRT, about 862 m away (~14 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Boon Keng MRT862 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km329 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority387 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km830 m
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.0 km
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.6 km
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 98 Whampoa Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 98 Whampoa Dr (~S$365k) needs about S$2,910/mo in income and S$1,370/mo in repayments, after S$5,550 stamp duty and a S$91k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$365k) — 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$5,550
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$91k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,370/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,910/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 98 Whampoa Dr
What is the resale price at Block 98 Whampoa Dr?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 98 Whampoa Dr have recently resold around S$365k (65 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 98 Whampoa Dr by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$365k; 5-Room ≈ S$546k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 98 Whampoa Dr?⌄
Block 98 Whampoa Dr has approximately 47 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 98 Whampoa Dr?⌄
Block 98 Whampoa Dr has 331 dwelling units across up to 18 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 98 Whampoa Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 98 Whampoa Dr is Boon Keng MRT, about 862 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 98 Whampoa Dr?⌄
Hong Wen School is within 1 km of Block 98 Whampoa Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 98 Whampoa Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 98 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 (≈47 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
