Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd
28 Tiong Bahru Rd, Singapore 163028
Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 12 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$535k (88 sqm), from 11 resales on record. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 12 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1949
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 12
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$535k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$535k (S$565 psf), from 11 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 11 | S$535,000recent | 88 sqm | S$565 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 Oct 2023.
What has recently sold at Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd has 11 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$715,000 in Oct 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$645,001 |
| Jul 2018 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Dec 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Aug 2016 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Jul 2011 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$535,000 |
| May 2010 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Mar 2007 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$283,800 |
| Feb 2005 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$243,000 |
| Nov 1998 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$224,800 |
| Mar 1994 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$134,000 |
What flat types are in Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd has 12 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 331 m away (~5 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT331 m · ~5 min
- Havelock MRT473 m · ~7 min
- Great World MRT989 m · ~16 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 priority520 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km830 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority913 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 school1.6 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 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd (~S$535k) needs about S$4,265/mo in income and S$2,009/mo in repayments, after S$10,650 stamp duty and a S$134k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$535k) — 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$10,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$134k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,009/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,265/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 28 Tiong Bahru Rd
What is the resale price at Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd have recently resold around S$535k (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 28 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd 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 28 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd has 12 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 331 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Alexandra Primary School are within 1 km of Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 28 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 (≈48 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
