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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$725k (121 sqm), from 68 resales on record. The lease has approximately 71 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
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$725k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 139 Jln Bt Merah?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$725k (S$569 psf), from 68 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 35 | S$600,000recent | 107 sqm | S$516 psf |
| 5-Room | 33 | S$718,000recent | 129 sqm | S$526 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 Jan 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 139 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 139 Jln Bt Merah has 68 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$725,000 in Jan 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feb 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Sept 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$580,000 |
What flat types are in Block 139 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 139 Jln Bt Merah has 102 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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$725k) needs about S$5,779/mo in income and S$2,722/mo in repayments, after S$16,350 stamp duty and a S$181k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$725k) — 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$16,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$181k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,722/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,779/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 139 Jln Bt Merah
What is the resale price at Block 139 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 139 Jln Bt Merah have recently resold around S$725k (121 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 139 Jln Bt Merah by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$600k; 5-Room ≈ S$718k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 139 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Block 139 Jln Bt Merah has approximately 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 139 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Block 139 Jln Bt Merah has 102 dwelling units across up to 15 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 139 Jln Bt Merah a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 139 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 (≈71 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
