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. Across 79 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$310k (S$528 psf, 54 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Standard
- 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 |
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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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 12 Taman Ho Swee get?
Flats at Block 12 Taman Ho Swee have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 20 | S$2,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$2,900/mo |
| 2-Room | 8 | S$2,000/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 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 of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 12 Taman Ho Swee?
Block 12 Taman Ho Swee is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 12 Taman Ho Swee is an HDB block located along Taman Ho Swee. The block is recorded as completed around 1963, with up to 9 storeys. It has an estimated 79 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room, 3-room, and 4-room units.
The address is Block 12 Taman Ho Swee, Singapore 162012. 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 Havelock MRT, approximately 118m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Great World for shopping, FASSLER GOURMET PTE LTD for groceries, Tiong Bahru Market for food options, Ganges Ave Os for greenery and recreation, and Kim Seng Community Centre for community facilities.
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.
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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 Taman Ho Swee
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 12 Taman Ho Swee cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 12 Taman Ho Swee have recently resold for a median of about S$310k (S$528 psf), from 79 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 12 Taman Ho Swee by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$86k; 3-Room ≈ S$305k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 12 Taman Ho Swee worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 12 Taman Ho Swee has about 43 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1963). 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 12 Taman Ho Swee?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 12 Taman Ho Swee is about 9.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$310k. 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 Taman Ho Swee?⌄
For a flat at about S$310k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,471/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,164/mo after a S$78k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.