Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres
16 Telok Blangah Cres, Singapore 90016
Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1974, with 178 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$368k (65 sqm), from 213 resales on record. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres?
Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1974, with 178 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 178
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$368k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$368k (S$500 psf), from 213 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 212 | S$368,000recent | 65 sqm | S$500 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$369,000 | 153 sqm | S$224 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 Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres?
Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres has 213 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$335,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$335,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$338,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 76 sqm | S$368,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$368,888 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$338,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$361,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 76 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$355,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 sqm | S$408,888 |
What flat types are in Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres?
Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres has 178 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres 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 St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km318 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority456 m
- Chij (Kellock)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority813 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority845 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres (~S$368k) needs about S$2,934/mo in income and S$1,382/mo in repayments, after S$5,640 stamp duty and a S$92k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$368k) — 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$5,640
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$92k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,382/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,934/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 16 Telok Blangah Cres
What is the resale price at Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres have recently resold around S$368k (65 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$368k; 5-Room ≈ S$369k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres?⌄
Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres has approximately 48 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres?⌄
Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres has 178 dwelling units across up to 14 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres?⌄
Radin Mas Primary School, Chij (Kellock), Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 16 Telok Blangah Cres sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈48 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
