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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$690k (119 sqm), from 93 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 140 Jln Bt Merah
What is the resale price at Block 140 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 140 Jln Bt Merah have recently resold around S$690k (119 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 140 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Block 140 Jln Bt Merah has approximately 52 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1978). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 140 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Block 140 Jln Bt Merah has 96 dwelling units across up to 25 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 140 Jln Bt Merah a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 140 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 (≈52 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
