Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee
32 Jln Bt Ho Swee, Singapore 160032
Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1963, with 88 dwelling units. Across 87 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$378k (S$595 psf, 59 sqm). The lease has approximately 44 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1963, with 88 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1963
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 88
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$378k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 44 years
What are resale prices at Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$378k (S$595 psf), from 87 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 39 | S$260,000recent | 48 sqm | S$503 psf |
| 3-Room | 48 | S$390,000recent | 59 sqm | S$595 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block 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 Oct 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee get?
Flats at Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 13 | S$2,650/mo |
| 3-Room | 17 | S$2,400/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee has 87 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$445,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 48 sqm | S$356,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 48 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 48 sqm | S$260,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 48 sqm | S$235,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 48 sqm | S$230,000 |
What flat types are in Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee has 88 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee is an HDB block located along Jln Bt Ho Swee. The block is recorded as completed around 1963, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 88 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 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee, Singapore 160032. 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 182m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blks 22A/B Havelock Road for food options, Kim Pong Park for greenery and recreation, and Kim Seng Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 182 m away (~3 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT182 m · ~3 min
- Havelock MRT587 m · ~9 min
- Great World MRT935 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 priority450 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km552 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority621 m
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.4 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Radin Mas 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 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
Buying a flat at Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee (~S$378k) needs about S$3,013/mo in income and S$1,419/mo in repayments, after S$5,940 stamp duty and a S$95k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$378k) — 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$5,940
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$95k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,419/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,013/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 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee have recently resold for a median of about S$378k (S$595 psf), from 87 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$260k; 3-Room ≈ S$390k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee has about 44 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1963). 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 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee is about 8.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$378k. 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 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee?⌄
For a flat at about S$378k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,013/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,419/mo after a S$95k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 182 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Alexandra Primary School are within 1 km of Block 32 Jln Bt Ho Swee — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.