Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl
117 Bt Merah Ctrl, Singapore 150117
Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1977, with 96 dwelling units. Across 113 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$618k (S$491 psf, 117 sqm). The lease has approximately 51 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1977, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1977
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$618k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 51 years
What are resale prices at Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$618k (S$491 psf), from 113 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 113 | S$618,000recent | 117 sqm | S$491 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 1 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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl get?
Flats at Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl have recently sublet for a median of S$4,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$48,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$4,000/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl has 113 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$728,800 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 117 sqm | S$728,800 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 117 sqm | S$718,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 117 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 117 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Dec 2017 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$618,000 |
What flat types are in Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl is an HDB block located along Bt Merah Ctrl. The block is recorded as completed around 1977, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl, Singapore 150117. 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 Redhill MRT, approximately 681m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 163 Bukit Merah Central for food options, Telok Blangah Hill Park for greenery and recreation, Bukit Merah Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl is Redhill MRT, about 681 m away (~11 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Redhill MRT681 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority217 m
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km316 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary 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 117 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl (~S$618k) needs about S$4,926/mo in income and S$2,320/mo in repayments, after S$13,140 stamp duty and a S$155k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$618k) — 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$13,140
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$155k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,320/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,926/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 117 Bt Merah Ctrl land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl have recently resold for a median of about S$618k (S$491 psf), from 113 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl has about 51 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1977). 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 117 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl is about 7.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,000/mo against a resale price of about S$618k. 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 117 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
For a flat at about S$618k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,926/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,320/mo after a S$155k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl is Redhill MRT, about 681 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
Gan Eng Seng Primary School is within 1 km of Block 117 Bt Merah Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.