Block 132 Jln Bt Merah
132 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 160132
Block 132 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1975, with 130 dwelling units. Across 152 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$340k (S$528 psf, 59 sqm). The lease has approximately 49 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 132 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 132 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1975, with 130 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 130
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$340k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 132 Jln Bt Merah?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$340k (S$528 psf), from 152 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 152 | S$340,000recent | 59 sqm | S$528 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$350k) — 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 Sept 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 132 Jln Bt Merah get?
Flats at Block 132 Jln Bt Merah have recently sublet for a median of S$2,850/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,850/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,850/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 132 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 132 Jln Bt Merah has 152 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$300,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$300,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$373,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$335,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$325,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$380,888 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 70 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$358,888 |
| Jan 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$308,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$290,000 |
What flat types are in Block 132 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 132 Jln Bt Merah has 130 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 132 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 132 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 132 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block located along Jln Bt Merah. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 130 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 132 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 160132. 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 824m away, around 13 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, Silat Avenue Park for greenery and recreation, and Tiong Bahru Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 132 Jln Bt Merah from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 132 Jln Bt Merah is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 824 m away (~13 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT824 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chij (Kellock)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority414 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority621 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority662 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km753 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 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 132 Jln Bt Merah?
Buying a flat at Block 132 Jln Bt Merah (~S$340k) needs about S$2,710/mo in income and S$1,277/mo in repayments, after S$5,000 stamp duty and a S$85k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$340k) — 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$5,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$85k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,277/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,710/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 132 Jln Bt Merah land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 132 Jln Bt Merah
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 132 Jln Bt Merah cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 132 Jln Bt Merah have recently resold for a median of about S$340k (S$528 psf), from 152 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 132 Jln Bt Merah worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 132 Jln Bt Merah has about 49 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 132 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 132 Jln Bt Merah is about 10.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,850/mo against a resale price of about S$340k. 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 132 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
For a flat at about S$340k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,710/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,277/mo after a S$85k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 132 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 132 Jln Bt Merah is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 824 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 132 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Chij (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 132 Jln Bt Merah — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.