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. Across 11 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$535k (S$565 psf, 88 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Standard
- 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 of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd?
Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 28 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 12 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd, Singapore 163028. 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 331m away, around 5 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 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.
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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 28 Tiong Bahru Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$535k (S$565 psf), from 11 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 28 Tiong Bahru Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$535k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,265/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,009/mo after a S$134k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.