Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3
161 Bedok Sth Ave 3, Singapore 460161
Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 is an HDB block in Bedok, completed in 1985, with 20 dwelling units. Across 34 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$670k (S$414 psf, 151 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3?
Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 is an HDB block in Bedok, completed in 1985, with 20 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bedok
- Planning area
- Bedok
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 20
- Flat model
- Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$670k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$670k (S$414 psf), from 34 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 34 | S$670,000recent | 151 sqm | S$414 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 Sept 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 get?
Flats at Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.8% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 3 | S$2,700/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 Mar 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3?
Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 has 34 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,010,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 151 sqm | S$1,010,000 |
| Jun 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 151 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Sept 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$920,000 |
| Dec 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 151 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Dec 2019 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 151 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Jun 2015 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 151 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Oct 2013 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Jun 2012 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Sept 2011 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jun 2005 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 151 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Jan 2005 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$383,000 |
| Dec 2000 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 151 sqm | S$518,000 |
What flat types are in Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3?
Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 has 20 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3?
Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 is an HDB block in Bedok.
Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 is an HDB block located along Bedok Sth Ave 3. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 20 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3, Singapore 460161. It is part of District 16, Bedok / Upper East Coast, the Bedok planning area. The block falls within the East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Bedok South MRT, approximately 500m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include East Village for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 58 New Upper Changi Road for food options, and Kew Crescent Pg for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 is Bedok South MRT, about 500 m away (~8 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bedok South MRT500 m · ~8 min
- Bayshore MRT805 m · ~13 min
- Tanah Merah MRT860 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Temasek Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority197 m
- Temasek Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km442 m
- Bedok View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km567 m
- Bedok South Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km856 m
- Bedok Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority984 m
- Anglican High SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
- St. Anthony's Canossian Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 (~S$670k) needs about S$5,341/mo in income and S$2,516/mo in repayments, after S$14,700 stamp duty and a S$168k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$670k) — 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$14,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$168k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,516/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,341/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 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3
How much does a Executive flat at Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 have recently resold for a median of about S$670k (S$414 psf), from 34 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). 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 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 is about 4.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$670k. 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 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3?⌄
For a flat at about S$670k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,341/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,516/mo after a S$168k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 is Bedok South MRT, about 500 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3?⌄
Temasek Primary School, Bedok Green Primary School are within 1 km of Block 161 Bedok Sth Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.