Block 128 Kim Tian Rd
128 Kim Tian Rd, Singapore 160128
Block 128 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1974, with 120 dwelling units. Across 90 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$505k (S$533 psf, 88 sqm). The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 128 Kim Tian Rd?
Block 128 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1974, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 120
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$505k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 128 Kim Tian Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$505k (S$533 psf), from 90 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 90 | S$505,000recent | 88 sqm | S$533 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$619k) and 2 for rent — 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 Sept 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 128 Kim Tian Rd get?
Flats at Block 128 Kim Tian Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,350/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,350/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,350/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 128 Kim Tian Rd?
Block 128 Kim Tian Rd has 90 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$610,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 88 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 88 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$448,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$442,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 88 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Sept 2017 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Sept 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$518,000 |
What flat types are in Block 128 Kim Tian Rd?
Block 128 Kim Tian Rd has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 128 Kim Tian Rd?
Block 128 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 128 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block located along Kim Tian Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 120 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 128 Kim Tian Rd, Singapore 160128. 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 540m away, around 8 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 128 Kim Tian Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 128 Kim Tian Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 540 m away (~8 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT540 m · ~8 min
- Havelock MRT925 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 priority456 m
- Chij (Kellock)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority730 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority909 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.0 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 128 Kim Tian Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 128 Kim Tian Rd (~S$505k) needs about S$4,026/mo in income and S$1,896/mo in repayments, after S$9,750 stamp duty and a S$126k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$505k) — 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$9,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$126k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,896/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,026/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.
Wondering whether it will hold its value? See do HDB flats actually make money? →
Eyeing Block 128 Kim Tian Rd? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 128 Kim Tian Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 128 Kim Tian Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 128 Kim Tian Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 128 Kim Tian Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$505k (S$533 psf), from 90 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 128 Kim Tian Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 128 Kim Tian Rd has about 48 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 128 Kim Tian Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 128 Kim Tian Rd is about 8.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,350/mo against a resale price of about S$505k. 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 128 Kim Tian Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$505k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,026/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,896/mo after a S$126k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 128 Kim Tian Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 128 Kim Tian Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 540 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 128 Kim Tian Rd?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Chij (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School are within 1 km of Block 128 Kim Tian Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.