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Block 1 Jln Bt Merah

1 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 150001

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Mar 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 1 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1974, with 244 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$376k (64 sqm), from 227 resales on record. The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?

Key Takeaway

Block 1 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1974, with 244 dwelling units.

Town
Bukit Merah
Planning area
Bukit Merah
Completed
1974
Storeys
14
Total units
244
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$376k
Last transacted
Mar 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 57 years
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What are resale prices at Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$376k (S$546 psf), from 227 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room227S$375,888recent64 sqmS$546 psf

“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 Mar 2025.

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What has recently sold at Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?

Key Takeaway

Block 1 Jln Bt Merah has 227 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$395,000 in Mar 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Mar 20253-Room04 TO 0664 sqmS$395,000
Mar 20253-Room07 TO 0964 sqmS$415,000
Jan 20253-Room10 TO 1264 sqmS$405,000
Dec 20243-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$355,000
Jul 20243-Room07 TO 0964 sqmS$375,888
Jun 20243-Room10 TO 1264 sqmS$434,888
Mar 20243-Room13 TO 1564 sqmS$400,000
Mar 20243-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$355,500
Dec 20233-Room07 TO 0964 sqmS$370,000
Oct 20233-Room10 TO 1264 sqmS$392,000
Jan 20233-Room04 TO 0664 sqmS$320,000
Dec 20223-Room10 TO 1264 sqmS$371,100
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What flat types are in Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?

Key Takeaway

Block 1 Jln Bt Merah has 244 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 243
5

How far is Block 1 Jln Bt Merah from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 1 Jln Bt Merah is Queenstown MRT, about 932 m away (~15 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km584 m
  • Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority818 m
  • Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km959 m
  • Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
  • New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Anchorpoint · 432 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 0 mHawker centre: ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre · 49 mPark: Telok Blangah Hill Park · 895 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 1 Jln Bt Merah (~S$376k) needs about S$2,996/mo in income and S$1,411/mo in repayments, after S$5,877 stamp duty and a S$94k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$376k) — 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$5,877

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$94k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,411/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$2,996/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 1 Jln Bt Merah

What is the resale price at Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?

3-Room flats at Block 1 Jln Bt Merah have recently resold around S$376k (64 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?

Block 1 Jln Bt Merah has approximately 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?

Block 1 Jln Bt Merah has 244 dwelling units across up to 14 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 1 Jln Bt Merah is Queenstown MRT, about 932 m away (~15 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?

Gan Eng Seng Primary School is within 1 km of Block 1 Jln Bt Merah — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 1 Jln Bt Merah a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 1 Jln Bt Merah sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈57 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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