Block 123 Kim Tian Rd
123 Kim Tian Rd, Singapore 160123
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.
What are the key facts about Block 123 Kim Tian Rd?
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
What are resale prices at Block 123 Kim Tian Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$815k (S$627 psf), from 57 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 35 | S$700,000recent | 106 sqm | S$619 psf |
| 5-Room | 22 | S$650,000recent | 128 sqm | S$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.
What rent and yield does Block 123 Kim Tian Rd get?
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 type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 4 | S$4,800/mo |
| 4-Room | 16 | S$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.
What has recently sold at Block 123 Kim Tian Rd?
Block 123 Kim Tian Rd has 57 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$815,000 in Aug 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$815,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$845,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$775,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 128 sqm | S$968,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$715,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 138 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Dec 2019 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 128 sqm | S$828,000 |
| Sept 2017 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 128 sqm | S$838,000 |
What flat types are in Block 123 Kim Tian Rd?
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.
Where is Block 123 Kim Tian Rd?
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.
How far is Block 123 Kim Tian Rd from MRT and schools?
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
- Tiong Bahru MRT302 m · ~5 min
- Havelock MRT729 m · ~11 min
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 123 Kim Tian Rd?
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 transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
Recent sales at Block 123 Kim Tian Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
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.
