Block 17 Joo Seng Rd
17 Joo Seng Rd, Singapore 360017
Block 17 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1983, with 152 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$575k (103 sqm), from 137 resales on record. The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 17 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 17 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1983, with 152 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 152
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$575k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 17 Joo Seng Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$575k (S$519 psf), from 137 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 137 | S$575,000recent | 103 sqm | S$519 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 Feb 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 17 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 17 Joo Seng Rd has 137 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$668,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$600,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$522,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$590,888 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$530,000 |
What flat types are in Block 17 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 17 Joo Seng Rd has 152 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 17 Joo Seng Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 17 Joo Seng Rd is Bartley MRT, about 717 m away (~11 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Bartley MRT717 m · ~11 min
- Tai Seng MRT788 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km451 m
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority643 m
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km701 m
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km870 m
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' 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 17 Joo Seng Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 17 Joo Seng Rd (~S$575k) needs about S$4,584/mo in income and S$2,159/mo in repayments, after S$11,850 stamp duty and a S$144k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$575k) — 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$11,850
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$144k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,159/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,584/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 17 Joo Seng Rd
What is the resale price at Block 17 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 17 Joo Seng Rd have recently resold around S$575k (103 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 17 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
Block 17 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 17 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
Block 17 Joo Seng Rd has 152 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 17 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 17 Joo Seng Rd is Bartley MRT, about 717 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 17 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
Cedar Primary School is within 1 km of Block 17 Joo Seng Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 17 Joo Seng Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 17 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.
