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. Across 55 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$376k (S$514 psf, 68 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- New Generation
- 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 |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 9 for rent (median S$2,425/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 May 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl get?
Flats at Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.9% (from 19 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
19 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 19 | S$2,800/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl is an HDB block located along Bt Merah Ctrl. The block is recorded as completed around 1980, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 57 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl, Singapore 150161. 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 Redhill MRT, approximately 642m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 163 Bukit Merah Central for food options, Telok Blangah Hill Park for greenery and recreation, Bukit Merah Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl have recently resold for a median of about S$376k (S$514 psf), from 55 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$376k; 4-Room ≈ S$233k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl has about 54 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1980). 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 161 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 161 Bt Merah Ctrl is about 8.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$376k. 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 161 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
For a flat at about S$376k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,997/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,412/mo after a S$94k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.