Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd
20 Tiong Bahru Rd, Singapore 163020
Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 16 dwelling units. Across 15 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$649 psf, 88 sqm). The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 20 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$610k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$649 psf), from 15 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 15 | S$610,000recent | 88 sqm | S$649 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 Jul 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd has 15 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$800,000 in Jul 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$641,888 |
| Mar 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$567,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$652,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Dec 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$635,888 |
| May 2013 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Apr 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Oct 2012 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$580,000 |
What flat types are in Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 20 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 20 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 20 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 20 Tiong Bahru Rd, Singapore 163020. 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 345m 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 20 Tiong Bahru Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd is Havelock MRT, about 345 m away (~5 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Havelock MRT345 m · ~5 min
- Tiong Bahru MRT525 m · ~8 min
- Outram Park MRT914 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 priority710 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 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 20 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd (~S$610k) needs about S$4,863/mo in income and S$2,290/mo in repayments, after S$12,900 stamp duty and a S$153k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$610k) — 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$12,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$153k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,290/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,863/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 20 Tiong Bahru Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$610k (S$649 psf), from 15 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd has about 48 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$610k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,863/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,290/mo after a S$153k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd is Havelock MRT, about 345 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
Zhangde Primary School is within 1 km of Block 20 Tiong Bahru Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.