Block 125 Kim Tian Rd
125 Kim Tian Rd, Singapore 160125
Block 125 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1993, with 70 dwelling units. Across 35 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$885k (S$719 psf, 111 sqm). The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 125 Kim Tian Rd?
Block 125 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1993, with 70 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1993
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 70
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$885k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 68 years
What are resale prices at Block 125 Kim Tian Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$885k (S$719 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 20 | S$675,000recent | 107 sqm | S$582 psf |
| 5-Room | 15 | S$765,000recent | 126 sqm | S$564 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 125 Kim Tian Rd get?
Flats at Block 125 Kim Tian Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.9% (from 8 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
8 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 6 | 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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 125 Kim Tian Rd?
Block 125 Kim Tian Rd has 35 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,250,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$1,250,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$923,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$828,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 sqm | S$890,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 137 sqm | S$1,260,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 138 sqm | S$1,030,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 sqm | S$885,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 126 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 107 sqm | S$670,000 |
What flat types are in Block 125 Kim Tian Rd?
Block 125 Kim Tian Rd has 70 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 Kim Tian Rd?
Block 125 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 125 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block located along Kim Tian Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1993, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 70 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 Kim Tian Rd, Singapore 160125. 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 285m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 112 Jalan Bukit Merah for food options, Kim Pong Park for greenery and recreation, and Tiong Bahru Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 125 Kim Tian Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 125 Kim Tian Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 285 m away (~4 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT285 m · ~4 min
- Havelock MRT813 m · ~13 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 priority250 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km777 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority950 m
- Chij (Kellock)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority958 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.1 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- River Valley 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 125 Kim Tian Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 125 Kim Tian Rd (~S$885k) needs about S$7,055/mo in income and S$3,323/mo in repayments, after S$21,150 stamp duty and a S$221k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$885k) — 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$21,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$221k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,323/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,055/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 125 Kim Tian Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 125 Kim Tian Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 125 Kim Tian Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$885k (S$719 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 125 Kim Tian Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$675k; 5-Room ≈ S$765k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 125 Kim Tian Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 125 Kim Tian Rd has about 68 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1993). 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 Kim Tian Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 125 Kim Tian Rd is about 4.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$885k. 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 Kim Tian Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$885k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,055/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,323/mo after a S$221k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 125 Kim Tian Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 125 Kim Tian Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 285 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 125 Kim Tian Rd?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Alexandra Primary School, Chij (Kellock) are within 1 km of Block 125 Kim Tian Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.