Block 170 Stirling Rd
170 Stirling Rd, Singapore 140170
Block 170 Stirling Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1970, with 197 dwelling units. Across 230 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$360k (S$539 psf, 60 sqm). The lease has approximately 43 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 170 Stirling Rd?
Block 170 Stirling Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1970, with 197 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1970
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 197
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$360k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 43 years
What are resale prices at Block 170 Stirling Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$360k (S$539 psf), from 230 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 229 | S$360,000recent | 60 sqm | S$539 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$655,000 | 139 sqm | S$438 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$428k) and 9 for rent (median S$1,000/mo) — 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 170 Stirling Rd get?
Flats at Block 170 Stirling Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,850/mo |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$6,400/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 170 Stirling Rd?
Block 170 Stirling Rd has 230 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$340,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 60 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 70 sqm | S$400,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 60 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 70 sqm | S$406,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$383,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 60 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 60 sqm | S$333,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 70 sqm | S$385,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$350,000 |
What flat types are in Block 170 Stirling Rd?
Block 170 Stirling Rd has 197 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 170 Stirling Rd?
Block 170 Stirling Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 170 Stirling Rd is an HDB block located along Stirling Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1970, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 197 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 170 Stirling Rd, Singapore 140170. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, the Queenstown planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Queenstown MRT, approximately 522m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 159 Mei Chin Road for food options, Queenstown Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Queenstown Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 170 Stirling Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 170 Stirling Rd is Queenstown MRT, about 522 m away (~8 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Queenstown MRT522 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority718 m
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 170 Stirling Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 170 Stirling Rd (~S$360k) needs about S$2,870/mo in income and S$1,352/mo in repayments, after S$5,400 stamp duty and a S$90k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$360k) — 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$5,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$90k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,352/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,870/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 170 Stirling Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 170 Stirling Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 170 Stirling Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 170 Stirling Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$360k (S$539 psf), from 230 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 170 Stirling Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$360k; 5-Room ≈ S$655k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 170 Stirling Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 170 Stirling Rd has about 43 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1970). 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 170 Stirling Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 170 Stirling Rd is about 9.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$360k. 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 170 Stirling Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$360k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,870/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,352/mo after a S$90k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 170 Stirling Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 170 Stirling Rd is Queenstown MRT, about 522 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 170 Stirling Rd?⌄
Queenstown Primary School is within 1 km of Block 170 Stirling Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.