Block 137 Jln Bt Merah
137 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 160137
Block 137 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1974, with 89 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$348k (59 sqm), from 61 resales on record. The lease has approximately 49 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 137 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 137 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1974, with 89 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 89
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$348k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 137 Jln Bt Merah?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$348k (S$528 psf), from 61 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 61 | S$348,000recent | 59 sqm | S$528 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 Jul 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 137 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 137 Jln Bt Merah has 61 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$360,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 70 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 59 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$348,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 70 sqm | S$398,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 59 sqm | S$373,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 59 sqm | S$260,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 70 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$256,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$240,888 |
What flat types are in Block 137 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 137 Jln Bt Merah has 89 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 137 Jln Bt Merah from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 137 Jln Bt Merah is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 886 m away (~14 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT886 m · ~14 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 priority372 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority470 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km591 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority684 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 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 137 Jln Bt Merah?
Buying a flat at Block 137 Jln Bt Merah (~S$348k) needs about S$2,774/mo in income and S$1,307/mo in repayments, after S$5,160 stamp duty and a S$87k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$348k) — 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$5,160
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$87k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,307/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,774/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 137 Jln Bt Merah
What is the resale price at Block 137 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 137 Jln Bt Merah have recently resold around S$348k (59 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 137 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Block 137 Jln Bt Merah has approximately 49 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 137 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Block 137 Jln Bt Merah has 89 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 137 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 137 Jln Bt Merah is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 886 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 137 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Chij (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 137 Jln Bt Merah — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 137 Jln Bt Merah a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 137 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.
