How floor level changes the price
5-Room units on higher floors (25 TO 27) trade at a median of S$988,000, while lower floors (01 TO 03) sit at S$810,000. That is a 22% premium for height in this segment.
| Floor band | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 01 TO 03 | S$810,000 | 9 |
| 04 TO 06 | S$950,000 | 35 |
| 07 TO 09 | S$974,000 | 34 |
| 10 TO 12 | S$950,000 | 38 |
| 13 TO 15 | S$875,000 | 29 |
| 16 TO 18 | S$1,054,000 | 22 |
| 19 TO 21 | S$890,000 | 21 |
| 22 TO 24 | S$850,000 | 18 |
| 25 TO 27 | S$988,000 | 9 |
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$12,065 psm, against S$6,239 psm for 1970s stock. Newer flats carry more remaining lease, which the market prices in.
| Built | Median per sqm | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | S$6,239 psm | 41 |
| 1980s | S$7,271 psm | 55 |
| 1990s | S$7,975 psm | 50 |
| 2000s | S$9,095 psm | 40 |
| 2010s | S$12,065 psm | 42 |
Prices by flat model
Most 5-room resales in Kallang/Whampoa are Improved flats (123 sales, median S$950,000). DBSS units command the top of the range at S$1,337,500.
| Model | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Improved | S$950,000 | 123 |
| DBSS | S$1,337,500 | 38 |
| Standard | S$748,888 | 35 |
| Model A | S$900,888 | 13 |
| Adjoined flat | S$860,000 | 9 |
| Model A-Maisonette | S$1,100,000 | 6 |
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 | 17 |
| 7 BOON KENG RD | S$1,350,000 | 11 |
| 8 BOON KENG RD | S$1,355,000 | 10 |
| 53 GEYLANG BAHRU | S$700,000 | 9 |
| 56 GEYLANG BAHRU | S$757,500 | 6 |
| 102 JLN DUSUN | S$827,000 | 6 |
| 12 NTH BRIDGE RD | S$831,888 | 5 |
| 103 JLN RAJAH | S$980,000 | 5 |
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$950,000, based on 228 recent transactions. Prices range from S$610,000 to S$1,550,000 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 (25 TO 27) sell for a median of S$988,000, versus S$810,000 on lower floors (01 TO 03). That is a 22% 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$12,065 psm, compared with S$6,239 psm for 1970s stock, a 93% 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 (17), at a median of S$1,300,000. Block-level medians vary with floor, unit size, and lease.