Block 149 Silat Ave
149 Silat Ave, Singapore 160149
Block 149 Silat Ave is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1982, with 129 dwelling units. Across 95 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (S$487 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 56 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 149 Silat Ave?
Block 149 Silat Ave is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1982, with 129 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1982
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 129
- Flat model
- New Generation · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$390k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 56 years
What are resale prices at Block 149 Silat Ave?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (S$487 psf), from 95 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 68 | S$380,000recent | 67 sqm | S$505 psf |
| 4-Room | 26 | S$280,000recent | 93 sqm | S$270 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$630,000 | 134 sqm | S$437 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$465k) and 5 for rent (median S$3,500/mo) — 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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 149 Silat Ave get?
Flats at Block 149 Silat Ave have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.2% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 18 | S$3,600/mo |
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,000/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 149 Silat Ave?
Block 149 Silat Ave has 95 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$663,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$663,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 67 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$328,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 96 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$350,000 |
What flat types are in Block 149 Silat Ave?
Block 149 Silat Ave has 129 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 149 Silat Ave?
Block 149 Silat Ave is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 149 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 129 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 149 Silat Ave, Singapore 160149. 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, approximately 950m away, around 15 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 149 Silat Ave from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 149 Silat Ave is Outram Park MRT, about 950 m away (~15 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Outram Park MRT950 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 priority463 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority866 m
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority953 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority987 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.0 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 149 Silat Ave?
Buying a flat at Block 149 Silat Ave (~S$390k) needs about S$3,109/mo in income and S$1,464/mo in repayments, after S$6,300 stamp duty and a S$98k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$390k) — 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$6,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$98k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,464/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,109/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 149 Silat Ave land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 149 Silat Ave
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 149 Silat Ave cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 149 Silat Ave have recently resold for a median of about S$390k (S$487 psf), from 95 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 149 Silat Ave by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$380k; 4-Room ≈ S$280k; 5-Room ≈ S$630k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 149 Silat Ave worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 149 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 149 Silat Ave?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 149 Silat Ave is about 10.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$390k. 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 149 Silat Ave?⌄
For a flat at about S$390k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,109/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,464/mo after a S$98k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 149 Silat Ave?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 149 Silat Ave is Outram Park MRT, about 950 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 149 Silat Ave?⌄
Chij (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School, Cantonment Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 149 Silat Ave — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.