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Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd

18 Tiong Bahru Rd, Singapore 163018

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through May 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 16 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$295k (88 sqm), from 16 resales on record. The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 16 dwelling units.

Town
Bukit Merah
Planning area
Bukit Merah
Completed
1949
Storeys
4
Total units
16
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$295k
Last transacted
May 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 47 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$295k (S$311 psf), from 16 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room16S$295,000recent88 sqmS$311 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 May 2025.

3

What has recently sold at Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd has 16 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$830,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20253-Room04 TO 0688 sqmS$830,000
Jan 20203-Room04 TO 0688 sqmS$540,000
Aug 20193-Room01 TO 0388 sqmS$580,000
Jul 20183-Room01 TO 0375 sqmS$538,000
Apr 20183-Room01 TO 0388 sqmS$560,000
Jul 20113-Room01 TO 0388 sqmS$553,000
Aug 20073-Room01 TO 0388 sqmS$295,000
Aug 20063-Room01 TO 0375 sqmS$245,500
Jun 20053-Room01 TO 0388 sqmS$233,000
Feb 20013-Room01 TO 0388 sqmS$255,000
Feb 19983-Room04 TO 0688 sqmS$265,000
May 19963-Room01 TO 0388 sqmS$275,000
4

What flat types are in Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd has 16 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 16
5

How far is Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd is Havelock MRT, about 328 m away (~5 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority757 m
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 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

Mall: Tiong Bahru Plaza · 625 mSupermarket: Fassler Gourmet Pte Ltd · 225 mHawker centre: Tiong Bahru Market · 114 mPark: Kim Pong Park · 397 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd (~S$295k) needs about S$2,352/mo in income and S$1,108/mo in repayments, after S$4,100 stamp duty and a S$74k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$295k) — 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$4,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$74k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,108/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$2,352/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd

What is the resale price at Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?

3-Room flats at Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd have recently resold around S$295k (88 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 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?

Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd has approximately 47 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 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?

Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd has 16 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd is Havelock MRT, about 328 m away (~5 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?

Zhangde Primary School is within 1 km of Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 18 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 (≈47 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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