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. Across 19 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$625k (S$660 psf, 88 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Standard
- 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 rent and yield does Block 23 Lim Liak St get?
Flats at Block 23 Lim Liak St have recently sublet for a median of S$3,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.1% (from 9 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,700/mo
9 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$44,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 9 | S$3,700/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 23 Lim Liak St?
Block 23 Lim Liak St is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 23 Lim Liak St is an HDB block located along Lim Liak St. 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 23 Lim Liak St, Singapore 161023. 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 397m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative 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 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.
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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 23 Lim Liak St
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 23 Lim Liak St cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 23 Lim Liak St have recently resold for a median of about S$625k (S$660 psf), from 19 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 23 Lim Liak St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 23 Lim Liak St 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.
What is the rental yield at Block 23 Lim Liak St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 23 Lim Liak St is about 7.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,700/mo against a resale price of about S$625k. 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 23 Lim Liak St?⌄
For a flat at about S$625k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,982/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,347/mo after a S$156k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.