How floor level changes the price
5-Room units on higher floors (28 TO 30) trade at a median of S$1,365,000, while lower floors (01 TO 03) sit at S$850,000. That is a 61% premium for height in this segment.
| Floor band | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 01 TO 03 | S$850,000 | 11 |
| 04 TO 06 | S$949,444 | 38 |
| 07 TO 09 | S$974,000 | 36 |
| 10 TO 12 | S$970,000 | 39 |
| 13 TO 15 | S$899,000 | 29 |
| 16 TO 18 | S$1,073,444 | 24 |
| 19 TO 21 | S$920,888 | 17 |
| 22 TO 24 | S$840,000 | 19 |
| 25 TO 27 | S$900,000 | 7 |
| 28 TO 30 | S$1,365,000 | 5 |
How flat age changes the price
Comparing per-square-metre value strips out unit size. 5-Room flats built in the 2010s trade at S$12,150 psm, against S$6,195 psm for 1970s stock. Newer flats carry more remaining lease, which the market prices in.
| Built | Median per sqm | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | S$6,195 psm | 40 |
| 1980s | S$7,305 psm | 61 |
| 1990s | S$7,959 psm | 54 |
| 2000s | S$9,227 psm | 38 |
| 2010s | S$12,150 psm | 40 |
Prices by flat model
Most 5-room resales in Kallang/Whampoa are Improved flats (131 sales, median S$958,888). DBSS units command the top of the range at S$1,347,500.
| Model | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Improved | S$958,888 | 131 |
| DBSS | S$1,347,500 | 36 |
| Standard | S$743,444 | 34 |
| Model A | S$906,000 | 12 |
| Adjoined flat | S$860,000 | 9 |
| Model A-Maisonette | S$1,130,000 | 7 |
Most-traded blocks
The blocks with the most 5-room resale activity give the clearest read on what buyers are actually paying, because each has enough sales to form a reliable median.
| Block | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 9 BOON KENG RD | S$1,300,000 | 16 |
| 8 BOON KENG RD | S$1,355,000 | 10 |
| 7 BOON KENG RD | S$1,369,440 | 10 |
| 53 GEYLANG BAHRU | S$730,000 | 7 |
| 104 WHAMPOA DR | S$968,888 | 7 |
| 102 JLN DUSUN | S$822,000 | 7 |
| 11 JLN BATU | S$989,000 | 6 |
| 56 GEYLANG BAHRU | S$752,500 | 6 |
Source: HDB resale transaction records. Medians shown for blocks with the most recent sales.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 5-room HDB flat cost in Kallang/Whampoa?
The median 5-room HDB resale price in Kallang/Whampoa is S$958,888, based on 233 recent transactions. Prices range from S$610,000 to S$1,588,888 depending on floor level, remaining lease, flat model, and exact block.
Does floor level affect 5-room prices in Kallang/Whampoa?
Yes. 5-Room flats on higher floors (28 TO 30) sell for a median of S$1,365,000, versus S$850,000 on lower floors (01 TO 03). That is a 61% premium for height.
Are newer 5-room flats in Kallang/Whampoa more expensive?
Per square metre, 5-room flats from the 2010s trade at S$12,150 psm, compared with S$6,195 psm for 1970s stock, a 96% premium for the longer remaining lease.
Which blocks have the most 5-room resale activity in Kallang/Whampoa?
Over the recent window, 9 BOON KENG RD recorded the most 5-room resales (16), at a median of S$1,300,000. Block-level medians vary with floor, unit size, and lease.