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Block 129 Bt Merah View

129 Bt Merah View

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through May 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 129 Bt Merah View is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1973, with 297 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$415k (65 sqm), from 290 resales on record. The lease has approximately 46 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 129 Bt Merah View?

Key Takeaway

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
Market segment
Median resale
S$415k
Last transacted
May 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 46 years
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What are resale prices at Block 129 Bt Merah View?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$415k (S$586 psf), from 290 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room284S$415,000recent65 sqmS$586 psf
5-Room6S$565,000recent151 sqmS$348 psf

“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.

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What has recently sold at Block 129 Bt Merah View?

Key Takeaway

Block 129 Bt Merah View has 290 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$340,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20263-Room07 TO 0965 sqmS$340,000
Jan 20263-Room13 TO 1565 sqmS$430,000
Nov 20253-Room07 TO 0965 sqmS$415,000
Jul 20253-Room19 TO 2165 sqmS$445,000
Jul 20253-Room04 TO 0665 sqmS$405,000
Dec 20243-Room04 TO 0676 sqmS$455,000
Nov 20243-Room10 TO 1265 sqmS$456,000
Oct 20243-Room19 TO 2165 sqmS$435,000
Oct 20243-Room04 TO 0676 sqmS$425,000
Sept 20243-Room07 TO 0965 sqmS$405,000
Jul 20243-Room13 TO 1565 sqmS$413,000
May 20243-Room07 TO 0965 sqmS$410,000
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What flat types are in Block 129 Bt Merah View?

Key Takeaway

Block 129 Bt Merah View has 297 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 2905-Room: 7
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How far is Block 129 Bt Merah View from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Tiong Bahru Plaza · 478 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 224 mHawker centre: Blk 115 Bukit Merah View · 308 mPark: Tiong Bahru Pk · 450 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 129 Bt Merah View?

Key Takeaway

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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Frequently asked questions about Block 129 Bt Merah View

What is the resale price at Block 129 Bt Merah View?

3-Room flats at Block 129 Bt Merah View have recently resold around S$415k (65 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 129 Bt Merah View by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$415k; 5-Room ≈ S$565k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 129 Bt Merah View?

Block 129 Bt Merah View has approximately 46 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1973). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 129 Bt Merah View?

Block 129 Bt Merah View has 297 dwelling units across up to 20 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

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.

Is Block 129 Bt Merah View a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 129 Bt Merah View sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈46 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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