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. Across 29 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$675k (S$699 psf, 88 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Standard
- 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 rent and yield does Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd get?
Flats at Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$4,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.0% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,500/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$54,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 3 | S$4,700/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$4,500/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 Nov 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block located along Tiong Bahru Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1949, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 32 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 17 Tiong Bahru Rd, Singapore 163017. 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 Havelock MRT, approximately 326m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, FASSLER GOURMET PTE LTD for groceries, Tiong Bahru Market for food options, Kim Pong Park for greenery and recreation, Outram Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tiong Bahru Community Centre for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$675k (S$699 psf), from 29 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$610k; 4-Room ≈ S$515k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd has about 46 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1949). 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 17 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 17 Tiong Bahru Rd is about 8.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,500/mo against a resale price of about S$675k. 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 17 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$675k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,381/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,534/mo after a S$169k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.