Block 125 Bt Merah View
125 Bt Merah View, Singapore 151125
Block 125 Bt Merah View is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1995, with 78 dwelling units. Across 52 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$820k (S$625 psf, 109 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 125 Bt Merah View?
Block 125 Bt Merah View is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1995, with 78 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 78
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$820k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 125 Bt Merah View?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$820k (S$625 psf), from 52 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 31 | S$668,000recent | 109 sqm | S$569 psf |
| 5-Room | 21 | S$623,888recent | 132 sqm | S$439 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$985k) and 8 for rent (median S$1,225/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 Apr 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 125 Bt Merah View get?
Flats at Block 125 Bt Merah View have recently sublet for a median of S$3,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.4% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,700/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$44,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 14 | S$3,600/mo |
| 5-Room | 9 | S$3,700/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 125 Bt Merah View?
Block 125 Bt Merah View has 52 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$820,000 in Apr 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 109 sqm | S$870,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 132 sqm | S$1,058,888 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 132 sqm | S$962,888 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 109 sqm | S$725,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 132 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 109 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Mar 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 109 sqm | S$693,000 |
| Jun 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$668,000 |
| May 2018 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 127 sqm | S$873,000 |
| Oct 2017 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 109 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Aug 2016 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 132 sqm | S$930,888 |
What flat types are in Block 125 Bt Merah View?
Block 125 Bt Merah View has 78 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 125 Bt Merah View?
Block 125 Bt Merah View is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 125 Bt Merah View is an HDB block located along Bt Merah View. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 78 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 125 Bt Merah View, Singapore 151125. 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 420m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 115 Bukit Merah View for food options, Tiong Bahru Pk for greenery and recreation, Bukit Merah Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Bukit Merah Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 125 Bt Merah View from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 125 Bt Merah View is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 420 m away (~7 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT420 m · ~7 min
- Redhill MRT936 m · ~15 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 priority256 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km446 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority701 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority921 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.1 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 125 Bt Merah View?
Buying a flat at Block 125 Bt Merah View (~S$820k) needs about S$6,537/mo in income and S$3,079/mo in repayments, after S$19,200 stamp duty and a S$205k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$820k) — 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$19,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$205k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,079/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,537/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 125 Bt Merah View land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 125 Bt Merah View
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 125 Bt Merah View cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 125 Bt Merah View have recently resold for a median of about S$820k (S$625 psf), from 52 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 125 Bt Merah View by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$668k; 5-Room ≈ S$624k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 125 Bt Merah View worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 125 Bt Merah View has about 72 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 125 Bt Merah View?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 125 Bt Merah View is about 5.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,700/mo against a resale price of about S$820k. 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 125 Bt Merah View?⌄
For a flat at about S$820k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,537/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,079/mo after a S$205k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 125 Bt Merah View?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 125 Bt Merah View is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 420 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 125 Bt Merah View?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Alexandra Primary School, Gan Eng Seng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 125 Bt Merah View — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.