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. Across 137 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$575k (S$519 psf, 103 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A
- 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 |
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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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 17 Joo Seng Rd get?
Flats at Block 17 Joo Seng Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,600/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 17 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 17 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 17 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block located along Joo Seng Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 152 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 17 Joo Seng Rd, Singapore 360017. 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 717m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Woodleigh Mall for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET LIMITED? for groceries, and Macpherson Linear Pk for greenery and recreation.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 17 Joo Seng Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 17 Joo Seng Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 17 Joo Seng Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$575k (S$519 psf), from 137 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 17 Joo Seng Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 17 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 17 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 17 Joo Seng Rd is about 7.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$575k. 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 17 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$575k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,584/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,159/mo after a S$144k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.