Block 143 Jln Bt Merah
143 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 160143
Block 143 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1981, with 96 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$675k (117 sqm), from 73 resales on record. The lease has approximately 55 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 143 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 143 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1981, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1981
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$675k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 55 years
What are resale prices at Block 143 Jln Bt Merah?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$675k (S$536 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 73 | S$675,000recent | 117 sqm | S$536 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 143 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 143 Jln Bt Merah has 73 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$735,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 117 sqm | S$735,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 117 sqm | S$825,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 sqm | S$780,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 117 sqm | S$708,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 sqm | S$676,800 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Jun 2018 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Oct 2017 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 sqm | S$673,000 |
| Jun 2014 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Dec 2013 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 sqm | S$695,000 |
What flat types are in Block 143 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 143 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 143 Jln Bt Merah from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 143 Jln Bt Merah is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 968 m away (~15 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT968 m · ~15 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 priority369 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority719 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority845 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km883 m
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 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 143 Jln Bt Merah?
Buying a flat at Block 143 Jln Bt Merah (~S$675k) needs about S$5,381/mo in income and S$2,534/mo in repayments, after S$14,850 stamp duty and a S$169k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$675k) — 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$14,850
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$169k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,534/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,381/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 143 Jln Bt Merah
What is the resale price at Block 143 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 143 Jln Bt Merah have recently resold around S$675k (117 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 143 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Block 143 Jln Bt Merah has approximately 55 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1981). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 143 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Block 143 Jln Bt Merah has 96 dwelling units across up to 25 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 143 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 143 Jln Bt Merah is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 968 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 143 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Chij (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 143 Jln Bt Merah — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 143 Jln Bt Merah a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 143 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 (≈55 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
