Block 19 Joo Seng Rd
19 Joo Seng Rd, Singapore 360019
Block 19 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1987, with 72 dwelling units. Across 83 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$695k (S$538 psf, 120 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 19 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 19 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1987, with 72 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 19
- Total units
- 72
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$695k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 19 Joo Seng Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$695k (S$538 psf), from 83 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 83 | S$695,000recent | 120 sqm | S$538 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 for rent — 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 Jul 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 19 Joo Seng Rd get?
Flats at Block 19 Joo Seng Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,850/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.9% (from 18 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,850/mo
18 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 18 | S$2,850/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 19 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 19 Joo Seng Rd has 83 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$823,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$823,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$747,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$758,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$723,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$756,766 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$633,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$518,000 |
What flat types are in Block 19 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 19 Joo Seng Rd has 72 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 19 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 19 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 19 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block located along Joo Seng Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 19 storeys. It has an estimated 72 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 19 Joo Seng Rd, Singapore 360019. 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 Tai Seng MRT, approximately 824m away, around 13 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 19 Joo Seng Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 19 Joo Seng Rd is Tai Seng MRT, about 824 m away (~13 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tai Seng MRT824 m · ~13 min
- Bartley MRT878 m · ~14 min
- Mattar MRT900 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority607 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km624 m
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km791 m
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km828 m
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority900 m
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.7 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary 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 19 Joo Seng Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 19 Joo Seng Rd (~S$695k) needs about S$5,540/mo in income and S$2,610/mo in repayments, after S$15,450 stamp duty and a S$174k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$695k) — 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$15,450
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$174k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,610/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,540/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 19 Joo Seng Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 19 Joo Seng Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 19 Joo Seng Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 19 Joo Seng Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$695k (S$538 psf), from 83 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 19 Joo Seng Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 19 Joo Seng Rd has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 19 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 19 Joo Seng Rd is about 4.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,850/mo against a resale price of about S$695k. 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 19 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$695k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,540/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,610/mo after a S$174k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 19 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 19 Joo Seng Rd is Tai Seng MRT, about 824 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 19 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
Cedar Primary School, Canossa Catholic Primary School are within 1 km of Block 19 Joo Seng Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.