Block 23 Lim Liak St
23 Lim Liak St, Singapore 161023
Block 23 Lim Liak St is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 16 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$625k (88 sqm), from 19 resales on record. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 23 Lim Liak St?
Block 23 Lim Liak St 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$625k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 23 Lim Liak St?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$625k (S$660 psf), from 19 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 19 | S$625,000recent | 88 sqm | S$660 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 23 Lim Liak St?
Block 23 Lim Liak St has 19 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$735,000 in Jul 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$735,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$738,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$718,000 |
| Jul 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Dec 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Mar 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Aug 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Jan 2010 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Nov 2007 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$328,000 |
| Nov 2007 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$385,000 |
| May 2007 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$290,000 |
What flat types are in Block 23 Lim Liak St?
Block 23 Lim Liak St has 16 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 23 Lim Liak St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 23 Lim Liak St is Havelock MRT, about 397 m away (~6 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Havelock MRT397 m · ~6 min
- Tiong Bahru MRT480 m · ~8 min
- Outram Park MRT940 m · ~15 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 priority656 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km974 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.2 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 23 Lim Liak St?
Buying a flat at Block 23 Lim Liak St (~S$625k) needs about S$4,982/mo in income and S$2,347/mo in repayments, after S$13,350 stamp duty and a S$156k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$625k) — 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$13,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$156k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,347/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,982/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 23 Lim Liak St
What is the resale price at Block 23 Lim Liak St?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 23 Lim Liak St have recently resold around S$625k (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 23 Lim Liak St?⌄
Block 23 Lim Liak St has approximately 48 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 23 Lim Liak St?⌄
Block 23 Lim Liak St has 16 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 23 Lim Liak St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 23 Lim Liak St is Havelock MRT, about 397 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 23 Lim Liak St?⌄
Zhangde Primary School is within 1 km of Block 23 Lim Liak St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 23 Lim Liak St a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 23 Lim Liak St sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈48 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
