Block 140 Jln Bt Merah
140 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 160140
Block 140 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1978, with 96 dwelling units. Across 93 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$690k (S$539 psf, 119 sqm). The lease has approximately 52 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 140 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 140 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1978, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1978
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$690k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 52 years
What are resale prices at Block 140 Jln Bt Merah?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$690k (S$539 psf), from 93 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 93 | S$690,000recent | 119 sqm | S$539 psf |
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“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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 140 Jln Bt Merah get?
Flats at Block 140 Jln Bt Merah have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 16 | S$3,600/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 140 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 140 Jln Bt Merah has 93 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$690,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 119 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 119 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 119 sqm | S$765,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 119 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 119 sqm | S$778,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 119 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 119 sqm | S$718,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 119 sqm | S$577,500 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 119 sqm | S$560,000 |
What flat types are in Block 140 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 140 Jln Bt Merah has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 140 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 140 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 140 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block located along Jln Bt Merah. The block is recorded as completed around 1978, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 140 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 160140. 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 913m away, around 14 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, Outram Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tiong Bahru Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 140 Jln Bt Merah from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 140 Jln Bt Merah is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 913 m away (~14 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT913 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 priority380 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority692 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority782 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km847 m
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 140 Jln Bt Merah?
Buying a flat at Block 140 Jln Bt Merah (~S$690k) needs about S$5,500/mo in income and S$2,591/mo in repayments, after S$15,300 stamp duty and a S$173k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$690k) — 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$15,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$173k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,591/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,500/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 140 Jln Bt Merah
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 140 Jln Bt Merah cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 140 Jln Bt Merah have recently resold for a median of about S$690k (S$539 psf), from 93 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 140 Jln Bt Merah worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 140 Jln Bt Merah has about 52 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1978). 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 140 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 140 Jln Bt Merah is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$690k. 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 140 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
For a flat at about S$690k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,500/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,591/mo after a S$173k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 140 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 140 Jln Bt Merah is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 913 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 140 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Chij (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 140 Jln Bt Merah — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.