HDBRCRBukit Merah

Block 21 Jln Membina

21 Jln Membina, Singapore 163021

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jul 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 21 Jln Membina is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 2001, with 196 dwelling units. Across 97 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$900k (S$952 psf, 90 sqm). The lease has approximately 76 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 21 Jln Membina?

Key Takeaway

Block 21 Jln Membina is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 2001, with 196 dwelling units.

Town
Bukit Merah
Planning area
Bukit Merah
Completed
2001
Storeys
30
Total units
196
Flat model
Model A
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$900k
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 76 years
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What are resale prices at Block 21 Jln Membina?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$900k (S$952 psf), from 97 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room97S$900,000recent90 sqmS$952 psf

Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$1000k) and 3 for rent 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 Jul 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 21 Jln Membina get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 21 Jln Membina have recently sublet for a median of S$4,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$4,100/mo

24 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

5.5%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$49,200

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room24S$4,100/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 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 21 Jln Membina?

Key Takeaway

Block 21 Jln Membina has 97 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$945,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jul 20264-Room07 TO 0990 sqmS$945,000
May 20264-Room22 TO 2490 sqmS$1,020,000
Dec 20254-Room10 TO 1285 sqmS$915,000
Dec 20254-Room04 TO 0690 sqmS$922,000
Jun 20254-Room04 TO 0685 sqmS$900,000
Sept 20244-Room07 TO 0985 sqmS$900,000
Aug 20244-Room13 TO 1590 sqmS$930,000
Jul 20244-Room01 TO 0390 sqmS$830,000
Sept 20234-Room10 TO 1285 sqmS$855,900
Oct 20224-Room16 TO 1890 sqmS$868,000
Aug 20224-Room04 TO 0690 sqmS$765,000
Jun 20224-Room10 TO 1285 sqmS$770,000
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What flat types are in Block 21 Jln Membina?

Key Takeaway

Block 21 Jln Membina has 196 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.

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

4-Room: 196
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Where is Block 21 Jln Membina?

Key Takeaway

Block 21 Jln Membina is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.

Block 21 Jln Membina is an HDB block located along Jln Membina. The block is recorded as completed around 2001, with up to 30 storeys. It has an estimated 196 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.

The address is Block 21 Jln Membina, Singapore 163021. 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 Tiong Bahru MRT, approximately 217m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 115 Bukit Merah View for food options, Tiong Bahru Pk for greenery and recreation, Bukit Merah Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Bukit Merah Community Centre for community facilities.

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How far is Block 21 Jln Membina from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 21 Jln Membina is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 217 m away (~3 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

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 priority99 m
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km498 m
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority711 m
  • Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.1 km
  • Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.1 km
  • Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.3 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tiong Bahru Plaza · 205 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 205 mHawker centre: Blk 115 Bukit Merah View · 443 mPark: Tiong Bahru Pk · 343 m

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

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 21 Jln Membina?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 21 Jln Membina (~S$900k) needs about S$7,175/mo in income and S$3,379/mo in repayments, after S$21,600 stamp duty and a S$225k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$900k) — 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$21,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$225k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,379/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$7,175/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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What have flats at Block 21 Jln Membina sold for recently?

Recent sales at Block 21 Jln Membina land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 21 Jln Membina

How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 21 Jln Membina cost?

4-Room flats at Block 21 Jln Membina have recently resold for a median of about S$900k (S$952 psf), from 97 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

Is Block 21 Jln Membina worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 21 Jln Membina has about 76 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2001). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

What is the rental yield at Block 21 Jln Membina?

Gross rental yield at Block 21 Jln Membina is about 5.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,100/mo against a resale price of about S$900k. 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 21 Jln Membina?

For a flat at about S$900k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,175/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,379/mo after a S$225k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 21 Jln Membina?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 21 Jln Membina is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 217 m away (~3 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 21 Jln Membina?

Zhangde Primary School, Alexandra Primary School are within 1 km of Block 21 Jln Membina — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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