Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd
18 Tiong Bahru Rd, Singapore 163018
Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 16 dwelling units. Across 16 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$295k (S$311 psf, 88 sqm). The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?
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
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$295k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$295k (S$311 psf), from 16 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 16 | S$295,000recent | 88 sqm | S$311 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 for rent (median S$4,500/mo) — 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 May 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd get?
Flats at Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,150/mo (from 8 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,150/mo
8 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
—
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 8 | S$3,150/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 Jun 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd has 16 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$830,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jul 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Apr 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Jul 2011 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$553,000 |
| Aug 2007 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$295,000 |
| Aug 2006 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$245,500 |
| Jun 2005 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$233,000 |
| Feb 2001 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Feb 1998 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$265,000 |
| May 1996 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$275,000 |
What flat types are in Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd has 16 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 18 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 16 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd, Singapore 163018. 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 328m 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 18 Tiong Bahru Rd from MRT and schools?
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
- Havelock MRT328 m · ~5 min
- Tiong Bahru MRT574 m · ~9 min
- Outram Park MRT871 m · ~14 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 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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?
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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$295k (S$311 psf), from 16 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 18 Tiong Bahru Rd has about 47 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 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,150/mo against a resale price of about S$295k. 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 18 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$295k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,352/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,108/mo after a S$74k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.