Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl
165 Bt Merah Ctrl, Singapore 150165
Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1980, with 4 dwelling units. Across 1 resale on record, the median resale price is about S$526k (S$444 psf, 110 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1980, with 4 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1980
- Storeys
- 8
- Total units
- 4
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$526k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2022
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl?
The median resale price is about S$526k (S$444 psf), from 1 resale on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 1 | S$526,000 | 110 sqm | S$444 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 Jul 2022.
What rent and yield does Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl get?
Flats at Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.0% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 3 | S$3,500/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 Mar 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl has 1 recorded resale; the most recent transacted at S$526,000 in Jul 2022 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$526,000 |
What flat types are in Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl has 4 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl is an HDB block located along Bt Merah Ctrl. The block is recorded as completed around 1980, with up to 8 storeys. It has an estimated 4 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl, Singapore 150165. 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 732m 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 165 Bt Merah Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl is Redhill MRT, about 732 m away (~11 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Redhill MRT732 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 priority310 m
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km466 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.1 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Radin Mas 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 165 Bt Merah Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl (~S$526k) needs about S$4,193/mo in income and S$1,975/mo in repayments, after S$10,380 stamp duty and a S$132k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the median resale price (S$526k) — 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$10,380
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$132k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,975/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,193/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 165 Bt Merah Ctrl
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl cost?⌄
The median resale price at Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl is about S$526k (S$444 psf), from 1 resale on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl has about 57 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 165 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl is about 8.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$526k. 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 165 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
For a flat at about S$526k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,193/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,975/mo after a S$132k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl is Redhill MRT, about 732 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl?⌄
Gan Eng Seng Primary School is within 1 km of Block 165 Bt Merah Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.