Block 147 Silat Ave
147 Silat Ave, Singapore 160147
Block 147 Silat Ave is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1982, with 12 dwelling units. Across 7 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$288k (S$399 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 147 Silat Ave?
Block 147 Silat Ave is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1982, with 12 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1982
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 12
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$288k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 147 Silat Ave?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$288k (S$399 psf), from 7 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 6 | S$149,500recent | 67 sqm | S$207 psf |
| 4-Room | 1 | S$480,000 | 93 sqm | S$480 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 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 147 Silat Ave get?
Flats at Block 147 Silat Ave have recently sublet for a median of S$3,400/mo (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,400/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
—
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 3 | S$3,400/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 Oct 2024. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 147 Silat Ave?
Block 147 Silat Ave has 7 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$416,888 in Nov 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$416,888 |
| Feb 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$305,000 |
| Mar 2014 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Mar 2010 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$288,000 |
| Jun 2001 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$149,500 |
| Mar 2001 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$142,000 |
| Sept 1995 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$128,000 |
What flat types are in Block 147 Silat Ave?
Block 147 Silat Ave has 12 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 147 Silat Ave?
Block 147 Silat Ave is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 147 Silat Ave is an HDB block located along Silat Ave. The block is recorded as completed around 1982, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 12 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 147 Silat Ave, Singapore 160147. 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 Outram Park MRT Exit 6, approximately 851m away, around 13 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, FOODIE MARKET PLACE 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 147 Silat Ave 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 priority412 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority810 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority960 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km985 m
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school2.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 147 Silat Ave?
Buying a flat at Block 147 Silat Ave (~S$288k) needs about S$2,296/mo in income and S$1,081/mo in repayments, after S$3,960 stamp duty and a S$72k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$288k) — 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$3,960
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$72k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,081/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,296/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 147 Silat Ave land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 147 Silat Ave
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 147 Silat Ave cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 147 Silat Ave have recently resold for a median of about S$288k (S$399 psf), from 7 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 147 Silat Ave by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$150k; 4-Room ≈ S$480k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 147 Silat Ave worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 147 Silat Ave has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1982). 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 147 Silat Ave?⌄
based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,400/mo against a resale price of about S$288k. 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 147 Silat Ave?⌄
For a flat at about S$288k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,296/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,081/mo after a S$72k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 147 Silat Ave?⌄
Chij (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 147 Silat Ave — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.