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. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$166k (72 sqm), from 3 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl
What is the resale price at Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl have recently resold around S$166k (72 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl has approximately 53 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1980). This is an estimate based on the block's completion year; HDB leases commence on a specific date.
How many units are in Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl has 3 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
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.
Is Block 164 Bt Merah Ctrl a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 164 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 (≈53 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
