Block 144 Jln Bt Merah
144 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 160144
Block 144 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1981, with 100 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$395k (67 sqm), from 74 resales on record. The lease has approximately 54 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 144 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 144 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1981, with 100 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1981
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 100
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$395k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 54 years
What are resale prices at Block 144 Jln Bt Merah?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$395k (S$519 psf), from 74 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 59 | S$375,000recent | 67 sqm | S$499 psf |
| 4-Room | 15 | S$330,000recent | 91 sqm | S$337 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 144 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 144 Jln Bt Merah has 74 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$435,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$398,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 81 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$484,000 |
What flat types are in Block 144 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 144 Jln Bt Merah has 100 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 144 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 priority323 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority692 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km863 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority888 m
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 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 144 Jln Bt Merah?
Buying a flat at Block 144 Jln Bt Merah (~S$395k) needs about S$3,149/mo in income and S$1,483/mo in repayments, after S$6,450 stamp duty and a S$99k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$395k) — 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$6,450
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$99k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,483/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,149/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 144 Jln Bt Merah
What is the resale price at Block 144 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 144 Jln Bt Merah have recently resold around S$395k (67 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 144 Jln Bt Merah by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$375k; 4-Room ≈ S$330k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 144 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Block 144 Jln Bt Merah has approximately 54 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 144 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Block 144 Jln Bt Merah has 100 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 144 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Chij (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 144 Jln Bt Merah — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 144 Jln Bt Merah a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 144 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 (≈54 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
