Block 12 Taman Ho Swee
12 Taman Ho Swee, Singapore 162012
Block 12 Taman Ho Swee is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1963, with 79 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$310k (54 sqm), from 79 resales on record. The lease has approximately 43 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 12 Taman Ho Swee?
Block 12 Taman Ho Swee is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1963, with 79 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1963
- Storeys
- 9
- Total units
- 79
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$310k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 43 years
What are resale prices at Block 12 Taman Ho Swee?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$310k (S$528 psf), from 79 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 15 | S$86,000recent | 49 sqm | S$163 psf |
| 3-Room | 64 | S$305,000recent | 54 sqm | S$516 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 12 Taman Ho Swee?
Block 12 Taman Ho Swee has 79 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$368,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 54 sqm | S$368,000 |
| May 2026 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 49 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 66 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 54 sqm | S$366,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 49 sqm | S$315,888 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 54 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 54 sqm | S$305,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 54 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 sqm | S$358,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 54 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 54 sqm | S$258,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 54 sqm | S$290,000 |
What flat types are in Block 12 Taman Ho Swee?
Block 12 Taman Ho Swee has 79 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 12 Taman Ho Swee from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 12 Taman Ho Swee is Havelock MRT, about 119 m away (~2 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Havelock MRT119 m · ~2 min
- Tiong Bahru MRT623 m · ~10 min
- Great World MRT691 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority789 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority858 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.5 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.8 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 Taman Ho Swee?
Buying a flat at Block 12 Taman Ho Swee (~S$310k) needs about S$2,471/mo in income and S$1,164/mo in repayments, after S$4,400 stamp duty and a S$78k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$310k) — 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$4,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$78k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,164/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,471/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 12 Taman Ho Swee
What is the resale price at Block 12 Taman Ho Swee?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 12 Taman Ho Swee have recently resold around S$310k (54 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 12 Taman Ho Swee by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$86k; 3-Room ≈ S$305k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 12 Taman Ho Swee?⌄
Block 12 Taman Ho Swee has approximately 43 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1963). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 12 Taman Ho Swee?⌄
Block 12 Taman Ho Swee has 79 dwelling units across up to 9 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 12 Taman Ho Swee?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 12 Taman Ho Swee is Havelock MRT, about 119 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 12 Taman Ho Swee?⌄
River Valley Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 12 Taman Ho Swee — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 12 Taman Ho Swee a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 12 Taman Ho Swee sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈43 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
