Block 12 Jln Bt Merah
12 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 150012
Block 12 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1995, with 80 dwelling units. Across 63 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$715k (S$631 psf, 108 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 12 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 12 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1995, with 80 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 80
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$715k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 12 Jln Bt Merah?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$715k (S$631 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 33 | S$640,000recent | 105 sqm | S$566 psf |
| 5-Room | 30 | S$790,000recent | 127 sqm | S$585 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 Nov 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 12 Jln Bt Merah get?
Flats at Block 12 Jln Bt Merah have recently sublet for a median of S$4,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.2% (from 9 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,300/mo
9 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$51,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 9 | S$4,300/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 12 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 12 Jln Bt Merah has 63 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,080,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 127 sqm | S$1,080,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 134 sqm | S$922,888 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$1,028,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 128 sqm | S$870,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 105 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$558,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 127 sqm | S$860,000 |
What flat types are in Block 12 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 12 Jln Bt Merah has 80 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 12 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 12 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 12 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block located along Jln Bt Merah. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 80 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 12 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 150012. 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 788m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre for food options, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 12 Jln Bt Merah from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 12 Jln Bt Merah is Queenstown MRT, about 788 m away (~12 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Queenstown MRT788 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km742 m
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority898 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km956 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority972 m
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 12 Jln Bt Merah?
Buying a flat at Block 12 Jln Bt Merah (~S$715k) needs about S$5,700/mo in income and S$2,685/mo in repayments, after S$16,050 stamp duty and a S$179k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$715k) — 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$16,050
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$179k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,685/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,700/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 12 Jln Bt Merah
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 12 Jln Bt Merah cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 12 Jln Bt Merah have recently resold for a median of about S$715k (S$631 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 12 Jln Bt Merah by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$640k; 5-Room ≈ S$790k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 12 Jln Bt Merah worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 12 Jln Bt Merah has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 12 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 12 Jln Bt Merah is about 7.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,300/mo against a resale price of about S$715k. 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 12 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
For a flat at about S$715k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,700/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,685/mo after a S$179k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 12 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 12 Jln Bt Merah is Queenstown MRT, about 788 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 12 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Queenstown Primary School, Gan Eng Seng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 12 Jln Bt Merah — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.