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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$760k (132 sqm), from 91 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 16 Joo Seng Rd
What is the resale price at Block 16 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 16 Joo Seng Rd have recently resold around S$760k (132 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 16 Joo Seng Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$250k; 5-Room ≈ S$760k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 16 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
Block 16 Joo Seng Rd has approximately 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 16 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
Block 16 Joo Seng Rd has 68 dwelling units across up to 18 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 16 Joo Seng Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 16 Joo Seng Rd sits in Toa Payoh, in the Toa Payoh planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈57 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
