Blk 16 Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa (completed in 1974, 16 storeys, 273 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $456,000, about 31% below the Kallang/Whampoa median, from 8 sales. 282 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Kallang/Whampoa |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1974 |
| Lease from | 1975 |
| Storeys | 16 |
| Dwelling units | 273 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×266 · 5-room ×7 |
| Recorded resales | 282 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $456,000 | $6,172/m² | 8 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,600/mo (13 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.8% (Kallang/Whampoa average: ~6.2%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 79% of Kallang/Whampoa blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $377,364–$422,136 (central estimate $399,750). Recent sales — median $411,191 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $45,500 | $85,181 | 9 |
| 1991 | $42,750 | $77,371 | 6 |
| 1992 | $45,000 | $79,656 | 10 |
| 1993 | $78,500 | $135,843 | 11 |
| 1994 | $86,000 | $144,356 | 9 |
| 1995 | $120,000 | $198,011 | 11 |
| 1996 | $172,000 | $279,952 | 17 |
| 1997 | $190,000 | $303,117 | 9 |
| 1998 | $154,000 | $246,355 | 17 |
| 1999 | $142,000 | $227,104 | 15 |
| 2000 | $162,500 | $256,431 | 8 |
| 2001 | $157,500 | $246,048 | 10 |
| 2002 | $154,000 | $241,526 | 10 |
| 2003 | $170,000 | $265,325 | 9 |
| 2004 | $185,000 | $283,987 | 9 |
| 2005 | $180,500 | $275,775 | 6 |
| 2006 | $193,000 | $292,051 | 13 |
| 2007 | $205,000 | $303,800 | 5 |
| 2008 | $257,000 | $357,162 | 8 |
| 2009 | $296,500 | $409,647 | 16 |
| 2010 | $326,500 | $438,685 | 8 |
| 2011 | $354,444 | $452,468 | 8 |
| 2012 | $389,000 | $474,829 | 6 |
| 2013 | $402,000 | $479,366 | 1 |
| 2015 | $378,000 | $448,479 | 1 |
| 2016 | $359,000 | $428,202 | 6 |
| 2017 | $339,000 | $402,028 | 3 |
| 2018 | $329,000 | $388,465 | 8 |
| 2019 | $320,000 | $375,706 | 5 |
| 2020 | $330,000 | $388,116 | 3 |
| 2021 | $315,000 | $362,088 | 8 |
| 2022 | $361,000 | $390,992 | 4 |
| 2023 | $398,000 | $411,191 | 3 |
| 2024 | $641,500 | $647,293 | 2 |
| 2025 | $456,000 | $456,000 | 6 |
| 2026 | $423,000 | $423,000 | 2 |
| Record sale | $875,000 (5-Room, 2024-01) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $42,000 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 1996 · 17 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | -1% (-0.1%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $60.5M across 282 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 | $378,000 |
| 2026-02 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $468,000 |
| 2025-11 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $375,000 |
| 2025-08 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 | $463,000 |
| 2025-07 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 76 | $460,000 |
| 2025-07 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 65 | $452,000 |
| 2025-01 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 65 | $408,888 |
| 2025-01 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 | $460,000 |
| 2024-05 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 | $408,000 |
| 2024-01 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 141 | $875,000 |
| 2023-11 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 | $398,000 |
| 2023-10 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 65 | $380,000 |
| 2023-02 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 | $398,000 |
| 2022-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $370,000 |
| 2022-07 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $352,000 |
| 2022-02 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 | $318,000 |
| 2022-02 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 76 | $398,000 |
| 2021-11 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 | $300,000 |
| 2021-08 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $315,000 |
| 2021-08 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 | $368,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 14 | $1,070,000 | $8,770/m² |
| 2. Blk 8C | $1,050,000 | $11,932/m² |
| 3. Blk 2B | $962,500 | $10,167/m² |
| 4. Blk 2C | $956,900 | $10,361/m² |
| 5. Blk 3C | $954,000 | $10,600/m² |
| 6. Blk 3A | $950,000 | $10,353/m² |
| 7. Blk 2A | $947,000 | $10,447/m² |
| 8. Blk 2D | $930,000 | $10,056/m² |
| 9. Blk 3D | $927,500 | $9,730/m² |
| 10. Blk 8B | $914,000 | $11,851/m² |
| 11. Blk 3B | $910,000 | $10,111/m² |
| 12. Blk 8A | $889,444 | $11,728/m² |
| 13. Blk 13 | $855,000 | $8,382/m² |
| 14. Blk 14A | $830,444 | $7,683/m² |
| 15. Blk 5A | $709,000 | $10,552/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 21 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $456,000 (8 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $377,364–$422,136 (central estimate $399,750). Recent sales — median $411,191 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,600/mo over the last 12 months (13 contracts).
The block was completed in 1974 and its 99-year lease runs from 1975.