Block 139 Jln Bt Merah
139 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 160139
Block 139 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1995, with 102 dwelling units. Across 70 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$738k (S$607 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 139 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 139 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1995, with 102 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 102
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$738k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 139 Jln Bt Merah?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$738k (S$607 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 36 | S$600,000recent | 107 sqm | S$526 psf |
| 5-Room | 34 | S$730,000recent | 129 sqm | S$530 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$780k) and 4 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 139 Jln Bt Merah get?
Flats at Block 139 Jln Bt Merah have recently sublet for a median of S$3,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.5% (from 20 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,400/mo
20 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 9 | S$3,100/mo |
| 5-Room | 11 | S$3,800/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 139 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 139 Jln Bt Merah has 70 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$986,888 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 129 sqm | S$986,888 |
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 106 sqm | S$848,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$725,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$836,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$693,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 109 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$795,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$808,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 129 sqm | S$738,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 129 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 129 sqm | S$730,000 |
What flat types are in Block 139 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 139 Jln Bt Merah has 102 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 139 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 139 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 139 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block located along Jln Bt Merah. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 102 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 139 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 160139. 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 784m away, around 12 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 139 Jln Bt Merah from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 139 Jln Bt Merah is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 785 m away (~12 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT785 m · ~12 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 priority476 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority542 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority578 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km636 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Cantonment 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 139 Jln Bt Merah?
Buying a flat at Block 139 Jln Bt Merah (~S$738k) needs about S$5,883/mo in income and S$2,771/mo in repayments, after S$16,740 stamp duty and a S$185k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$738k) — 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$16,740
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$185k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,771/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,883/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 139 Jln Bt Merah
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 139 Jln Bt Merah cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 139 Jln Bt Merah have recently resold for a median of about S$738k (S$607 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 139 Jln Bt Merah by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$600k; 5-Room ≈ S$730k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 139 Jln Bt Merah worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 139 Jln Bt Merah has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). 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 139 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 139 Jln Bt Merah is about 5.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,400/mo against a resale price of about S$738k. 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 139 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
For a flat at about S$738k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,883/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,771/mo after a S$185k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 139 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 139 Jln Bt Merah is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 785 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 139 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Chij (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 139 Jln Bt Merah — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.