Block 126 Bt Merah View
126 Bt Merah View, Singapore 151126
Block 126 Bt Merah View is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1995, with 116 dwelling units. Across 68 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.10M (S$730 psf, 140 sqm). The lease has approximately 69 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 126 Bt Merah View?
Block 126 Bt Merah View is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1995, with 116 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 116
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$1.10M
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 69 years
What are resale prices at Block 126 Bt Merah View?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.10M (S$730 psf), from 68 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 68 | S$1,100,000recent | 139 sqm | S$730 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 126 Bt Merah View get?
Flats at Block 126 Bt Merah View have recently sublet for a median of S$4,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$50,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$4,200/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 126 Bt Merah View?
Block 126 Bt Merah View has 68 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,225,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 128 sqm | S$1,225,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 140 sqm | S$1,390,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 128 sqm | S$1,218,888 |
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 128 sqm | S$1,200,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 140 sqm | S$1,303,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 140 sqm | S$1,100,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 128 sqm | S$1,160,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 140 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 140 sqm | S$1,028,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 140 sqm | S$1,070,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 140 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 140 sqm | S$1,010,888 |
What flat types are in Block 126 Bt Merah View?
Block 126 Bt Merah View has 116 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 126 Bt Merah View?
Block 126 Bt Merah View is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 126 Bt Merah View is an HDB block located along Bt Merah View. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 116 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 126 Bt Merah View, Singapore 151126. 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 435m 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 126 Bt Merah View from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 126 Bt Merah View is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 435 m away (~7 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT435 m · ~7 min
- Redhill MRT985 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 priority228 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km517 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority770 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority939 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.0 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.1 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 126 Bt Merah View?
Buying a flat at Block 126 Bt Merah View (~S$1.10M) needs about S$8,769/mo in income and S$4,130/mo in repayments, after S$28,600 stamp duty and a S$275k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$1.10M) — 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$28,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$275k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$4,130/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$8,769/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 126 Bt Merah View land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 126 Bt Merah View
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 126 Bt Merah View cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 126 Bt Merah View have recently resold for a median of about S$1.10M (S$730 psf), from 68 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 126 Bt Merah View worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 126 Bt Merah View has about 69 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 126 Bt Merah View?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 126 Bt Merah View is about 4.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,200/mo against a resale price of about S$1.10M. 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 126 Bt Merah View?⌄
For a flat at about S$1.10M on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$8,769/mo in household income, with repayments around S$4,130/mo after a S$275k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 126 Bt Merah View?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 126 Bt Merah View is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 435 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 126 Bt Merah View?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Alexandra Primary School, Gan Eng Seng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 126 Bt Merah View — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.