Block 116 Bt Merah View
116 Bt Merah View, Singapore 151116
Block 116 Bt Merah View is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1973, with 73 dwelling units. Across 55 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$288k (S$453 psf, 59 sqm). The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 116 Bt Merah View?
Block 116 Bt Merah View is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1973, with 73 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1973
- Storeys
- 5
- Total units
- 73
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$288k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 116 Bt Merah View?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$288k (S$453 psf), from 55 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 55 | S$288,000recent | 59 sqm | S$453 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 for rent — 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 Dec 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 116 Bt Merah View get?
Flats at Block 116 Bt Merah View have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.8% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 23 | S$2,600/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 116 Bt Merah View?
Block 116 Bt Merah View has 55 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$340,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 70 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 70 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$225,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$288,000 |
| Feb 2019 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Dec 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$288,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$270,000 |
| May 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$268,000 |
What flat types are in Block 116 Bt Merah View?
Block 116 Bt Merah View has 73 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 116 Bt Merah View?
Block 116 Bt Merah View is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 116 Bt Merah View is an HDB block located along Bt Merah View. The block is recorded as completed around 1973, with up to 5 storeys. It has an estimated 73 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 116 Bt Merah View, Singapore 151116. 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 Tiong Bahru MRT, approximately 666m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 115 Bukit Merah View for food options, Tiong Bahru Pk for greenery and recreation, Bukit Merah Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Bukit Merah Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 116 Bt Merah View from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 116 Bt Merah View is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 666 m away (~10 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT666 m · ~10 min
- Redhill MRT731 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km502 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority502 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority667 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority761 m
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km902 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.1 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 116 Bt Merah View?
Buying a flat at Block 116 Bt Merah View (~S$288k) needs about S$2,296/mo in income and S$1,081/mo in repayments, after S$3,960 stamp duty and a S$72k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$288k) — 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$3,960
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$72k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,081/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,296/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 116 Bt Merah View land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 116 Bt Merah View
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 116 Bt Merah View cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 116 Bt Merah View have recently resold for a median of about S$288k (S$453 psf), from 55 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 116 Bt Merah View worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 116 Bt Merah View has about 47 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1973). 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 116 Bt Merah View?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 116 Bt Merah View is about 10.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$288k. 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 116 Bt Merah View?⌄
For a flat at about S$288k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,296/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,081/mo after a S$72k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 116 Bt Merah View?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 116 Bt Merah View is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 666 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 116 Bt Merah View?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Gan Eng Seng Primary School, Alexandra Primary School are within 1 km of Block 116 Bt Merah View — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.