Block 16 Joo Seng Rd
16 Joo Seng Rd, Singapore 360016
Block 16 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1983, with 68 dwelling units. Across 91 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$760k (S$535 psf, 132 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 16 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 16 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1983, with 68 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 68
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$760k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 16 Joo Seng Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$760k (S$535 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 15 | S$250,000recent | 113 sqm | S$224 psf |
| 5-Room | 76 | S$760,000recent | 132 sqm | S$535 psf |
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“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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 16 Joo Seng Rd get?
Flats at Block 16 Joo Seng Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.1% (from 9 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
9 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 9 | S$3,200/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 16 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 16 Joo Seng Rd has 91 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$858,888 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 132 sqm | S$858,888 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 132 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$838,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 132 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 132 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 132 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 132 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 132 sqm | S$725,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 132 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 132 sqm | S$560,000 |
What flat types are in Block 16 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 16 Joo Seng Rd has 68 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 16 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 16 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 16 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block located along Joo Seng Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 68 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 16 Joo Seng Rd, Singapore 360016. It is part of District 13, Macpherson / Braddell, the Toa Payoh planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Bartley MRT, approximately 670m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Woodleigh Mall for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET LIMITED? for groceries, Woodleigh Village Hawker Centre for food options, and Macpherson Linear Pk for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 16 Joo Seng Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 16 Joo Seng Rd is Bartley MRT, about 670 m away (~11 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Bartley MRT670 m · ~11 min
- Tai Seng MRT906 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km474 m
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority535 m
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km613 m
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km774 m
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 16 Joo Seng Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 16 Joo Seng Rd (~S$760k) needs about S$6,058/mo in income and S$2,854/mo in repayments, after S$17,400 stamp duty and a S$190k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$760k) — 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$17,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$190k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,854/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,058/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 16 Joo Seng Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 16 Joo Seng Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 16 Joo Seng Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 16 Joo Seng Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$760k (S$535 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 16 Joo Seng Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$250k; 5-Room ≈ S$760k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 16 Joo Seng Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 16 Joo Seng Rd has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). 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 16 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 16 Joo Seng Rd is about 5.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$760k. 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 16 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$760k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,058/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,854/mo after a S$190k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 16 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 16 Joo Seng Rd is Bartley MRT, about 670 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 16 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
Cedar Primary School is within 1 km of Block 16 Joo Seng Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.