Block 142 Jln Bt Merah
142 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 160142
Block 142 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1978, with 144 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$405k (67 sqm), from 154 resales on record. The lease has approximately 52 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 142 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 142 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1978, with 144 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1978
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 144
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$405k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 52 years
What are resale prices at Block 142 Jln Bt Merah?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$405k (S$517 psf), from 154 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 132 | S$390,000recent | 67 sqm | S$510 psf |
| 4-Room | 22 | S$412,000recent | 92 sqm | S$416 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 Nov 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 142 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 142 Jln Bt Merah has 154 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$420,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$430,888 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 82 sqm | S$508,888 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$372,888 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$358,000 |
| May 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 82 sqm | S$405,000 |
| May 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$300,000 |
What flat types are in Block 142 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 142 Jln Bt Merah has 144 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 142 Jln Bt Merah from MRT and schools?
4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chij (Kellock)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority221 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority487 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km651 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority834 m
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 142 Jln Bt Merah?
Buying a flat at Block 142 Jln Bt Merah (~S$405k) needs about S$3,229/mo in income and S$1,521/mo in repayments, after S$6,750 stamp duty and a S$101k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$405k) — 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$6,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$101k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,521/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,229/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 142 Jln Bt Merah
What is the resale price at Block 142 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 142 Jln Bt Merah have recently resold around S$405k (67 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 142 Jln Bt Merah by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$390k; 4-Room ≈ S$412k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 142 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Block 142 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 142 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Block 142 Jln Bt Merah has 144 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 142 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Chij (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 142 Jln Bt Merah — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 142 Jln Bt Merah a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 142 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.
