Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl
164 Bt Merah Ctrl, Singapore 150164
Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1980, with 3 dwelling units. Across 3 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$166k (S$214 psf, 72 sqm). The lease has approximately 53 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1980, with 3 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1980
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 3
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$166k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2003
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 53 years
What are resale prices at Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$166k (S$214 psf), from 3 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 3 | S$166,000recent | 72 sqm | S$214 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block 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 Jan 2003.
What rent and yield does Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl get?
Flats at Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl have recently sublet for a median of S$2,300/mo (from 5 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,300/mo
5 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
—
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$27,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 5 | S$2,300/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 Aug 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl has 3 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$131,000 in Jan 2003 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$131,000 |
| Dec 1999 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$166,000 |
| Apr 1997 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$205,000 |
What flat types are in Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl has 3 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 164 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 3 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl, Singapore 150164. 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 692m away, around 11 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 164 Bt Merah Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl is Redhill MRT, about 693 m away (~11 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Redhill MRT693 m · ~11 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 priority278 m
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km448 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km999 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.1 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 164 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl (~S$166k) needs about S$1,323/mo in income and S$623/mo in repayments, after S$1,660 stamp duty and a S$42k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$166k) — 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$1,660
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$42k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$623/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$1,323/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 164 Bt Merah Ctrl
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl have recently resold for a median of about S$166k (S$214 psf), from 3 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl has about 53 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. It is estimated from the block's completion year.
What is the rental yield at Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,300/mo against a resale price of about S$166k. 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 164 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
For a flat at about S$166k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$1,323/mo in household income, with repayments around S$623/mo after a S$42k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl is Redhill MRT, about 693 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
Gan Eng Seng Primary School is within 1 km of Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.