Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd
17 Tiong Bahru Rd, Singapore 163017
Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 32 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$675k (88 sqm), from 29 resales on record. The lease has approximately 46 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 32 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1949
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 32
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$675k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 46 years
What are resale prices at Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$675k (S$699 psf), from 29 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 19 | S$610,000recent | 88 sqm | S$686 psf |
| 4-Room | 10 | S$515,000recent | 110 sqm | S$435 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 Nov 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd has 29 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,010,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$1,010,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$650,888 |
| Jun 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$680,888 |
| Dec 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Sept 2018 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Sept 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$628,888 |
| Jul 2014 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Mar 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Jun 2013 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$710,000 |
What flat types are in Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd has 32 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd is Havelock MRT, about 326 m away (~5 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Havelock MRT326 m · ~5 min
- Tiong Bahru MRT633 m · ~10 min
- Outram Park MRT816 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority812 m
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.3 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd (~S$675k) needs about S$5,381/mo in income and S$2,534/mo in repayments, after S$14,850 stamp duty and a S$169k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$675k) — 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$14,850
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$169k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,534/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,381/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 17 Tiong Bahru Rd
What is the resale price at Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd have recently resold around S$675k (88 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$610k; 4-Room ≈ S$515k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd has approximately 46 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1949). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd has 32 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd is Havelock MRT, about 326 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
Zhangde Primary School is within 1 km of Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈46 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
