Block 129 Kim Tian Rd
129 Kim Tian Rd, Singapore 160129
Block 129 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1975, with 113 dwelling units. Across 116 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$531k (S$560 psf, 88 sqm). The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 129 Kim Tian Rd?
Block 129 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1975, with 113 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 113
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$531k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 129 Kim Tian Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$531k (S$560 psf), from 116 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 116 | S$530,688recent | 88 sqm | S$560 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 5 for rent (median S$1,050/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 Oct 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 129 Kim Tian Rd get?
Flats at Block 129 Kim Tian Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.2% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,200/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 129 Kim Tian Rd?
Block 129 Kim Tian Rd has 116 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$545,000 in Oct 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$510,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 88 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 88 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$530,688 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$512,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$485,000 |
What flat types are in Block 129 Kim Tian Rd?
Block 129 Kim Tian Rd has 113 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 129 Kim Tian Rd?
Block 129 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 129 Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block located along Kim Tian Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 113 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 129 Kim Tian Rd, Singapore 160129. 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 572m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE 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 129 Kim Tian Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 129 Kim Tian Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 572 m away (~9 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT572 m · ~9 min
- Havelock MRT972 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 priority469 m
- Chij (Kellock)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority686 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority862 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km962 m
- 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 129 Kim Tian Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 129 Kim Tian Rd (~S$531k) needs about S$4,230/mo in income and S$1,993/mo in repayments, after S$10,521 stamp duty and a S$133k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$531k) — 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$10,521
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$133k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,993/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,230/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 129 Kim Tian Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 129 Kim Tian Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 129 Kim Tian Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$531k (S$560 psf), from 116 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 129 Kim Tian Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 129 Kim Tian Rd has about 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). 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 Kim Tian Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 129 Kim Tian Rd is about 7.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$531k. 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 Kim Tian Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$531k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,230/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,993/mo after a S$133k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 129 Kim Tian Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 129 Kim Tian Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 572 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 129 Kim Tian Rd?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Chij (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School are within 1 km of Block 129 Kim Tian Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.