Block 131B Kim Tian Rd
131B Kim Tian Rd, Singapore 162131
Block 131B Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 2000, with 141 dwelling units. Across 93 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$920k (S$797 psf, 110 sqm). The lease has approximately 75 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 131B Kim Tian Rd?
Block 131B Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 2000, with 141 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 2000
- Storeys
- 30
- Total units
- 141
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$920k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 75 years
What are resale prices at Block 131B Kim Tian Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$920k (S$797 psf), from 93 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 31 | S$650,000recent | 91 sqm | S$666 psf |
| 5-Room | 62 | S$944,000recent | 110 sqm | S$797 psf |
Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$978k) and 5 for rent (median S$4,300/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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 131B Kim Tian Rd get?
Flats at Block 131B Kim Tian Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$4,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.2% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$48,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 14 | S$3,300/mo |
| 5-Room | 24 | S$4,000/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 131B Kim Tian Rd?
Block 131B Kim Tian Rd has 93 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$980,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 110 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 110 sqm | S$1,000,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$1,176,888 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 110 sqm | S$975,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$895,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$944,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$860,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 110 sqm | S$988,888 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$920,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$870,000 |
What flat types are in Block 131B Kim Tian Rd?
Block 131B Kim Tian Rd has 141 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 131B Kim Tian Rd?
Block 131B Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 131B Kim Tian Rd is an HDB block located along Kim Tian Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 2000, with up to 30 storeys. It has an estimated 141 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 131B Kim Tian Rd, Singapore 162131. 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 586m 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 131B Kim Tian Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 131B Kim Tian Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 586 m away (~9 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT586 m · ~9 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 priority454 m
- Chij (Kellock)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority656 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority810 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km904 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 school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 131B Kim Tian Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 131B Kim Tian Rd (~S$920k) needs about S$7,334/mo in income and S$3,454/mo in repayments, after S$22,200 stamp duty and a S$230k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$920k) — 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$22,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$230k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,454/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,334/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 131B Kim Tian Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 131B Kim Tian Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 131B Kim Tian Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$920k (S$797 psf), from 93 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 131B Kim Tian Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$650k; 5-Room ≈ S$944k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 131B Kim Tian Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 131B Kim Tian Rd has about 75 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2000). 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 131B Kim Tian Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 131B Kim Tian Rd is about 5.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,000/mo against a resale price of about S$920k. 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 131B Kim Tian Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$920k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,334/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,454/mo after a S$230k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 131B Kim Tian Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 131B Kim Tian Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 586 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 131B Kim Tian Rd?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Chij (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School are within 1 km of Block 131B Kim Tian Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.