Block 129 Bt Merah View
129 Bt Merah View
Block 129 Bt Merah View is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1973, with 297 dwelling units. Across 290 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$415k (S$586 psf, 65 sqm). The lease has approximately 46 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 129 Bt Merah View?
Block 129 Bt Merah View is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1973, with 297 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1973
- Storeys
- 20
- Total units
- 297
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- —
- Median resale
- S$415k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 46 years
What are resale prices at Block 129 Bt Merah View?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$415k (S$586 psf), from 290 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 284 | S$415,000recent | 65 sqm | S$586 psf |
| 5-Room | 6 | S$565,000recent | 151 sqm | S$348 psf |
Live now: 11 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$468k) and 10 for rent (median S$3,350/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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 129 Bt Merah View get?
Flats at Block 129 Bt Merah View have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,000/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 129 Bt Merah View?
Block 129 Bt Merah View has 290 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$340,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 65 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$456,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 65 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$413,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$410,000 |
What flat types are in Block 129 Bt Merah View?
Block 129 Bt Merah View has 297 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 129 Bt Merah View?
Block 129 Bt Merah View is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 129 Bt Merah View is an HDB block located along Bt Merah View. The block is recorded as completed around 1973, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 297 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 129 Bt Merah View. It is part of the Bukit Merah planning area. The block falls within the Central Region.
The nearest rail connection is Tiong Bahru MRT, approximately 491m away, around 8 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 129 Bt Merah View from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 129 Bt Merah View is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 491 m away (~8 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT491 m · ~8 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 priority247 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km611 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority865 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km928 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority947 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority959 m
- 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 129 Bt Merah View?
Buying a flat at Block 129 Bt Merah View (~S$415k) needs about S$3,308/mo in income and S$1,558/mo in repayments, after S$7,050 stamp duty and a S$104k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$415k) — 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$7,050
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$104k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,558/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,308/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 129 Bt Merah View land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 129 Bt Merah View
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 129 Bt Merah View cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 129 Bt Merah View have recently resold for a median of about S$415k (S$586 psf), from 290 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 129 Bt Merah View by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$415k; 5-Room ≈ S$565k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 129 Bt Merah View worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 129 Bt Merah View has about 46 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1973). 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 129 Bt Merah View?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 129 Bt Merah View is about 8.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$415k. 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 129 Bt Merah View?⌄
For a flat at about S$415k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,308/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,558/mo after a S$104k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 129 Bt Merah View?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 129 Bt Merah View is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 491 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 129 Bt Merah View?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Alexandra Primary School, Gan Eng Seng Primary School, Radin Mas Primary School are within 1 km of Block 129 Bt Merah View — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.