Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl
161 Bt Merah Ctrl, Singapore 150161
Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1980, with 57 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$376k (68 sqm), from 55 resales on record. The lease has approximately 54 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1980, with 57 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1980
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 57
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$376k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 54 years
What are resale prices at Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$376k (S$514 psf), from 55 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 52 | S$376,000recent | 68 sqm | S$514 psf |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$233,000recent | 91 sqm | S$238 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 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl has 55 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$410,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$410,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$416,666 |
| Mar 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$393,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$383,000 |
| Nov 2019 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$361,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Mar 2014 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$368,000 |
| Dec 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Jun 2013 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$393,888 |
| Feb 2013 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$376,000 |
| Jan 2011 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$333,000 |
| Sept 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$318,000 |
What flat types are in Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl has 57 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl is Redhill MRT, about 642 m away (~10 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Redhill MRT642 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority194 m
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km347 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.2 km
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl (~S$376k) needs about S$2,997/mo in income and S$1,412/mo in repayments, after S$5,880 stamp duty and a S$94k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$376k) — 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$5,880
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$94k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,412/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,997/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 161 Bt Merah Ctrl
What is the resale price at Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl have recently resold around S$376k (68 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$376k; 4-Room ≈ S$233k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl has approximately 54 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1980). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl has 57 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl is Redhill MRT, about 642 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
Gan Eng Seng Primary School is within 1 km of Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl 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.
