Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd
26 Tiong Bahru Rd, Singapore 164026
Block 26 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$385k (S$477 psf, 75 sqm). The lease has approximately 46 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 26 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$385k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 46 years
What are resale prices at Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$385k (S$477 psf), from 16 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 16 | S$385,000recent | 88 sqm | S$477 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$699k) and 2 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd get?
Flats at Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.6% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,400/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 6 | S$3,400/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 Nov 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd has 16 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$750,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$731,800 |
| Mar 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Dec 2015 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jul 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jun 2010 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Aug 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Jan 2006 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$242,000 |
| Oct 2003 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$245,000 |
| Jun 2000 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$257,500 |
| Sept 1999 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$228,000 |
| Jul 1998 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$186,000 |
What flat types are in Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 26 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 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 26 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 26 Tiong Bahru Rd, Singapore 164026. 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 380m 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, and Tiong Bahru Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 380 m away (~6 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT380 m · ~6 min
- Havelock MRT439 m · ~7 min
- Great World MRT975 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 priority566 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km875 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority951 m
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.2 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.5 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary 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 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd (~S$385k) needs about S$3,069/mo in income and S$1,446/mo in repayments, after S$6,150 stamp duty and a S$96k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$385k) — 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$6,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$96k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,446/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,069/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 26 Tiong Bahru Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$385k (S$477 psf), from 16 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd has about 46 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 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd is about 10.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,400/mo against a resale price of about S$385k. 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 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$385k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,069/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,446/mo after a S$96k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 380 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Alexandra Primary School are within 1 km of Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.