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. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$258k (75 sqm), from 15 resales on record. The lease has approximately 49 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
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$258k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$258k (S$303 psf), from 15 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 15 | S$257,500recent | 88 sqm | S$303 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 Aug 2023.
What has recently sold at Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd has 15 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$731,800 in Aug 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 1997 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$226,000 |
What flat types are in Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd has 16 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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$258k) needs about S$2,053/mo in income and S$967/mo in repayments, after S$3,350 stamp duty and a S$64k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$258k) — 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$3,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$64k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$967/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,053/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 26 Tiong Bahru Rd
What is the resale price at Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd have recently resold around S$258k (75 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 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd has approximately 49 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 26 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd has 16 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
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.
Is Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 26 Tiong Bahru Rd sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈49 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
