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Block 33 Lim Liak St

33 Lim Liak St, Singapore 160033

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Aug 2024 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 33 Lim Liak St is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 23 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$452k (88 sqm), from 14 resales on record. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 33 Lim Liak St?

Key Takeaway

Block 33 Lim Liak St is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 23 dwelling units.

Town
Bukit Merah
Planning area
Bukit Merah
Completed
1949
Storeys
4
Total units
23
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$452k
Last transacted
Aug 2024
Remaining lease
≈ 48 years
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What are resale prices at Block 33 Lim Liak St?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$452k (S$477 psf), from 14 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room14S$452,000recent88 sqmS$477 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 2024.

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What has recently sold at Block 33 Lim Liak St?

Key Takeaway

Block 33 Lim Liak St has 14 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$745,000 in Aug 2024 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Aug 20243-Room01 TO 0388 sqmS$745,000
Mar 20243-Room01 TO 0375 sqmS$750,000
Sept 20213-Room01 TO 0375 sqmS$605,000
Mar 20193-Room01 TO 0388 sqmS$580,000
May 20163-Room01 TO 0388 sqmS$627,000
Dec 20103-Room04 TO 0688 sqmS$521,000
Sept 20093-Room01 TO 0388 sqmS$452,000
Sept 20063-Room01 TO 0375 sqmS$245,000
Jan 20053-Room01 TO 0388 sqmS$275,000
Aug 20043-Room01 TO 0388 sqmS$265,000
May 20043-Room04 TO 0688 sqmS$277,000
Oct 19943-Room01 TO 0375 sqmS$150,000
4

What flat types are in Block 33 Lim Liak St?

Key Takeaway

Block 33 Lim Liak St has 23 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 224-Room: 1
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How far is Block 33 Lim Liak St from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 33 Lim Liak St is Havelock MRT, about 438 m away (~7 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority633 m
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km976 m
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.2 km
  • Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tiong Bahru Plaza · 529 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 255 mHawker centre: Tiong Bahru Market · 77 mPark: Kim Pong Park · 266 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 33 Lim Liak St?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 33 Lim Liak St (~S$452k) needs about S$3,603/mo in income and S$1,697/mo in repayments, after S$8,160 stamp duty and a S$113k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$452k) — 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$8,160

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$113k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,697/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,603/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 33 Lim Liak St

What is the resale price at Block 33 Lim Liak St?

3-Room flats at Block 33 Lim Liak St have recently resold around S$452k (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 33 Lim Liak St?

Block 33 Lim Liak St 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 33 Lim Liak St?

Block 33 Lim Liak St has 23 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 33 Lim Liak St?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 33 Lim Liak St is Havelock MRT, about 438 m away (~7 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 33 Lim Liak St?

Zhangde Primary School is within 1 km of Block 33 Lim Liak St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 33 Lim Liak St a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 33 Lim Liak St 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.

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