HDBRCRBukit Merah

Block 123 Kim Tian Rd

123 Kim Tian Rd, Singapore 160123

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Aug 2024 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 123 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1994, with 80 dwelling units. Across 57 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$815k (S$627 psf, 106 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 123 Kim Tian Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 123 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1994, with 80 dwelling units.

Town
Bukit Merah
Planning area
Bukit Merah
Completed
1994
Storeys
11
Total units
80
Flat model
Model A · Improved
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$815k
Last transacted
Aug 2024
Remaining lease
≈ 70 years
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What are resale prices at Block 123 Kim Tian Rd?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$815k (S$627 psf), from 57 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room35S$700,000recent106 sqmS$619 psf
5-Room22S$650,000recent128 sqmS$456 psf

Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 5 for rent (median S$3,294/mo) 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 Aug 2024.

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What rent and yield does Block 123 Kim Tian Rd get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 123 Kim Tian Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.4% (from 20 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,700/mo

20 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

5.4%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$44,400

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
5-Room4S$4,800/mo
4-Room16S$3,600/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 123 Kim Tian Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 123 Kim Tian Rd has 57 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$815,000 in Aug 2024 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Aug 20244-Room01 TO 03103 sqmS$815,000
Jun 20244-Room01 TO 03106 sqmS$845,000
Nov 20234-Room10 TO 12106 sqmS$775,000
Aug 20235-Room07 TO 09128 sqmS$968,000
May 20224-Room04 TO 06106 sqmS$715,000
May 20224-Room10 TO 12105 sqmS$830,000
Sept 20214-Room07 TO 09105 sqmS$740,000
Jul 20205-Room01 TO 03138 sqmS$900,000
Dec 20194-Room07 TO 09105 sqmS$700,000
Oct 20184-Room04 TO 06103 sqmS$580,000
Nov 20175-Room04 TO 06128 sqmS$828,000
Sept 20175-Room10 TO 12128 sqmS$838,000
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What flat types are in Block 123 Kim Tian Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 123 Kim Tian Rd has 80 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 505-Room: 30
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Where is Block 123 Kim Tian Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 123 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.

Block 123 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block located along Kim Tian Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1994, with up to 11 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 123 Kim Tian Rd, Singapore 160123. 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 302m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Tiong Bahru Market for food options, Kim Pong Park for greenery and recreation, and Tiong Bahru Community Centre for community facilities.

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How far is Block 123 Kim Tian Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 123 Kim Tian Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 302 m away (~5 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority337 m
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km822 m
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority973 m
  • Chij (Kellock)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority986 m
  • Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.2 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tiong Bahru Plaza · 362 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 113 mHawker centre: Tiong Bahru Market · 372 mPark: Kim Pong Park · 91 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 123 Kim Tian Rd?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 123 Kim Tian Rd (~S$815k) needs about S$6,497/mo in income and S$3,060/mo in repayments, after S$19,050 stamp duty and a S$204k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$815k) — 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$19,050

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$204k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,060/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,497/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 sales at Block 123 Kim Tian Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 123 Kim Tian Rd

How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 123 Kim Tian Rd cost?

4-Room flats at Block 123 Kim Tian Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$815k (S$627 psf), from 57 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 123 Kim Tian Rd by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$700k; 5-Room ≈ S$650k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 123 Kim Tian Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 123 Kim Tian Rd has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1994). 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 123 Kim Tian Rd?

Gross rental yield at Block 123 Kim Tian Rd is about 5.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,700/mo against a resale price of about S$815k. 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 123 Kim Tian Rd?

For a flat at about S$815k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,497/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,060/mo after a S$204k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 123 Kim Tian Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 123 Kim Tian Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 302 m away (~5 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 123 Kim Tian Rd?

Zhangde Primary School, Alexandra Primary School, Chij (Kellock) are within 1 km of Block 123 Kim Tian Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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