Block 28 Jln Bt Merah
28 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 152028
Block 28 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1967, with 206 dwelling units. Across 248 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$325k (S$532 psf, 60 sqm). The lease has approximately 40 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 28 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 28 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1967, with 206 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1967
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 206
- Flat model
- Standard · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$325k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 40 years
What are resale prices at Block 28 Jln Bt Merah?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$325k (S$532 psf), from 248 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 92 | S$280,000recent | 47 sqm | S$553 psf |
| 3-Room | 155 | S$325,000recent | 60 sqm | S$503 psf |
| 4-Room | 1 | S$520,000 | 126 sqm | S$383 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$357k) 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 28 Jln Bt Merah get?
Flats at Block 28 Jln Bt Merah have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.2% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 21 | S$2,600/mo |
| 2-Room | 19 | S$2,200/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 28 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 28 Jln Bt Merah has 248 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$310,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 47 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$322,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 60 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 60 sqm | S$325,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 47 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 47 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 60 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 60 sqm | S$343,888 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$376,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 47 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$364,000 |
What flat types are in Block 28 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 28 Jln Bt Merah has 206 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 28 Jln Bt Merah?
Block 28 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 28 Jln Bt Merah is an HDB block located along Jln Bt Merah. The block is recorded as completed around 1967, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 206 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room, 3-room, and 4-room units.
The address is Block 28 Jln Bt Merah, Singapore 152028. 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 Redhill MRT, approximately 857m away, around 13 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre for food options, Telok Blangah Hill Park for greenery and recreation, Bukit Merah Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 28 Jln Bt Merah from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 28 Jln Bt Merah is Redhill MRT, about 857 m away (~13 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Redhill MRT857 m · ~13 min
- Queenstown MRT993 m · ~16 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km419 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority652 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km879 m
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 28 Jln Bt Merah?
Buying a flat at Block 28 Jln Bt Merah (~S$325k) needs about S$2,591/mo in income and S$1,220/mo in repayments, after S$4,700 stamp duty and a S$81k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$325k) — 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$4,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$81k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,220/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,591/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 28 Jln Bt Merah land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 28 Jln Bt Merah
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 28 Jln Bt Merah cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 28 Jln Bt Merah have recently resold for a median of about S$325k (S$532 psf), from 248 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 28 Jln Bt Merah by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$280k; 3-Room ≈ S$325k; 4-Room ≈ S$520k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 28 Jln Bt Merah worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 28 Jln Bt Merah has about 40 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1967). 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 28 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 28 Jln Bt Merah is about 9.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$325k. 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 28 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
For a flat at about S$325k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,591/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,220/mo after a S$81k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 28 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 28 Jln Bt Merah is Redhill MRT, about 857 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 28 Jln Bt Merah?⌄
Gan Eng Seng Primary School is within 1 km of Block 28 Jln Bt Merah — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.