Block 148 Silat Ave
148 Silat Ave, Singapore 160148
Block 148 Silat Ave is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1982, with 116 dwelling units. Across 101 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$455k (S$597 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 56 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 148 Silat Ave?
Block 148 Silat Ave is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1982, with 116 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1982
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 116
- Flat model
- New Generation · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$455k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 56 years
What are resale prices at Block 148 Silat Ave?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$455k (S$597 psf), from 101 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 81 | S$425,000recent | 67 sqm | S$589 psf |
| 4-Room | 18 | S$279,000recent | 93 sqm | S$279 psf |
| Executive | 2 | S$685,000 | 156 sqm | S$408 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$493k) and 1 for rent — search all listings.
“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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 148 Silat Ave get?
Flats at Block 148 Silat Ave have recently sublet for a median of S$2,850/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,850/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 12 | S$2,400/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 148 Silat Ave?
Block 148 Silat Ave has 101 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$420,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 67 sqm | S$468,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$458,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$527,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$480,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$477,000 |
What flat types are in Block 148 Silat Ave?
Block 148 Silat Ave has 116 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 148 Silat Ave?
Block 148 Silat Ave is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 148 Silat Ave is an HDB block located along Silat Ave. The block is recorded as completed around 1982, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 116 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, 5-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 148 Silat Ave, Singapore 160148. 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 884m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) 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 148 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 priority367 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority775 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km954 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority982 m
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
- Gan Eng Seng 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 148 Silat Ave?
Buying a flat at Block 148 Silat Ave (~S$455k) needs about S$3,627/mo in income and S$1,708/mo in repayments, after S$8,250 stamp duty and a S$114k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$455k) — 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$8,250
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$114k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,708/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,627/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 148 Silat Ave land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 148 Silat Ave
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 148 Silat Ave cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 148 Silat Ave have recently resold for a median of about S$455k (S$597 psf), from 101 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 148 Silat Ave by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$425k; 4-Room ≈ S$279k; Executive ≈ S$685k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 148 Silat Ave worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 148 Silat Ave has about 56 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 148 Silat Ave?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 148 Silat Ave is about 7.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,850/mo against a resale price of about S$455k. 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 148 Silat Ave?⌄
For a flat at about S$455k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,627/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,708/mo after a S$114k 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 148 Silat Ave?⌄
Chij (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 148 Silat Ave — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.