Block 13 Jln Bt Merah
13 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 150013
Block 13 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1994, with 78 dwelling units. Across 73 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$790k (S$636 psf, 123 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 13 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 13 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1994, with 78 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1994
- Storeys
- 22
- Total units
- 78
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$790k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 13 Jln Bt Merah?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$790k (S$636 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 31 | S$648,000recent | 103 sqm | S$574 psf |
| 5-Room | 42 | S$790,000recent | 124 sqm | S$588 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 1 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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 13 Jln Bt Merah get?
Flats at Block 13 Jln Bt Merah have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.6% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 8 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 5 | S$2,450/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 Feb 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 13 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 13 Jln Bt Merah has 73 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,020,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 123 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$1,070,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 127 sqm | S$890,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$750,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$722,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 127 sqm | S$870,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$835,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$648,000 |
What flat types are in Block 13 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 13 Jln Bt Merah has 78 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 13 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 13 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 13 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block located along Jln Bt Merah. The block is recorded as completed around 1994, with up to 22 storeys. It has an estimated 78 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 13 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 150013. 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 Queenstown MRT, approximately 771m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre for food options, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 13 Jln Bt Merah from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 13 Jln Bt Merah is Queenstown MRT, about 771 m away (~12 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Queenstown MRT771 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km721 m
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority876 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km921 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority949 m
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 13 Jln Bt Merah?
Buying a flat at Block 13 Jln Bt Merah (~S$790k) needs about S$6,298/mo in income and S$2,966/mo in repayments, after S$18,300 stamp duty and a S$198k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$790k) — 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$18,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$198k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,966/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,298/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 13 Jln Bt Merah land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 13 Jln Bt Merah
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 13 Jln Bt Merah cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 13 Jln Bt Merah have recently resold for a median of about S$790k (S$636 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 13 Jln Bt Merah by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$648k; 5-Room ≈ S$790k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 13 Jln Bt Merah worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 13 Jln Bt Merah has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1994). 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 13 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 13 Jln Bt Merah is about 4.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$790k. 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 13 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
For a flat at about S$790k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,298/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,966/mo after a S$198k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 13 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 13 Jln Bt Merah is Queenstown MRT, about 771 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 13 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Queenstown Primary School, Gan Eng Seng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 13 Jln Bt Merah — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.