Block 131 Jln Bt Merah
131 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 160131
Block 131 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1975, with 142 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$330k (65 sqm), from 132 resales on record. The lease has approximately 49 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 131 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 131 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1975, with 142 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 142
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$330k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 131 Jln Bt Merah?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$330k (S$450 psf), from 132 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 131 | S$330,000recent | 65 sqm | S$450 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$340,000 | 130 sqm | S$243 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 Dec 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 131 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 131 Jln Bt Merah has 132 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$420,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$396,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$315,000 |
| May 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$308,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$290,000 |
What flat types are in Block 131 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 131 Jln Bt Merah has 142 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 131 Jln Bt Merah from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 131 Jln Bt Merah is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 663 m away (~10 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT663 m · ~10 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 priority511 m
- Chij (Kellock)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority575 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority732 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km834 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Gan Eng Seng 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 131 Jln Bt Merah?
Buying a flat at Block 131 Jln Bt Merah (~S$330k) needs about S$2,631/mo in income and S$1,239/mo in repayments, after S$4,800 stamp duty and a S$83k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$330k) — 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$4,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$83k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,239/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,631/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 131 Jln Bt Merah
What is the resale price at Block 131 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 131 Jln Bt Merah have recently resold around S$330k (65 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 131 Jln Bt Merah by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$330k; 5-Room ≈ S$340k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 131 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Block 131 Jln Bt Merah has approximately 49 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 131 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Block 131 Jln Bt Merah has 142 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 131 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 131 Jln Bt Merah is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 663 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 131 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Chij (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School are within 1 km of Block 131 Jln Bt Merah — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 131 Jln Bt Merah a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 131 Jln Bt Merah sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈49 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
