Block 1 Jln Bt Merah
1 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 150001
Block 1 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1974, with 244 dwelling units. Across 227 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$376k (S$546 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?
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
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$376k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$376k (S$546 psf), from 227 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 227 | S$375,888recent | 64 sqm | S$546 psf |
Live now: 11 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$458k) and 4 for rent (median S$800/mo) — search all listings.
“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.
What rent and yield does Block 1 Jln Bt Merah get?
Flats at Block 1 Jln Bt Merah have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,000/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 1 Jln Bt Merah has 227 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$395,000 in Mar 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$375,888 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$434,888 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 64 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$355,500 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$392,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$371,100 |
What flat types are in Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 1 Jln Bt Merah has 244 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 1 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 1 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block located along Jln Bt Merah. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 14 storeys. It has an estimated 244 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 1 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 150001. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, the Bukit Merah planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Queenstown MRT, approximately 932m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre for food options, Telok Blangah Hill Park for greenery and recreation, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 1 Jln Bt Merah from MRT and schools?
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
- Queenstown MRT932 m · ~15 min
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 1 Jln Bt Merah?
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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 1 Jln Bt Merah land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 1 Jln Bt Merah
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 1 Jln Bt Merah cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 1 Jln Bt Merah have recently resold for a median of about S$376k (S$546 psf), from 227 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 1 Jln Bt Merah worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 1 Jln Bt Merah has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). 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 1 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 1 Jln Bt Merah is about 9.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$376k. 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 1 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
For a flat at about S$376k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,996/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,411/mo after a S$94k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.