Block 33 Lim Liak St
33 Lim Liak St, Singapore 160033
Block 33 Lim Liak St is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 23 dwelling units. Across 14 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$452k (S$477 psf, 88 sqm). The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 33 Lim Liak St?
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
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$452k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 33 Lim Liak St?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$452k (S$477 psf), from 14 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 14 | S$452,000recent | 88 sqm | S$477 psf |
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“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.
What rent and yield does Block 33 Lim Liak St get?
Flats at Block 33 Lim Liak St have recently sublet for a median of S$4,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 11.2% (from 9 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,200/mo
9 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
11.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$50,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 9 | S$4,200/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 Nov 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 33 Lim Liak St?
Block 33 Lim Liak St has 14 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$745,000 in Aug 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$745,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$580,000 |
| May 2016 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$627,000 |
| Dec 2010 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$521,000 |
| Sept 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$452,000 |
| Sept 2006 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$245,000 |
| Jan 2005 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$275,000 |
| Aug 2004 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$265,000 |
| May 2004 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$277,000 |
| Oct 1994 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$150,000 |
What flat types are in Block 33 Lim Liak St?
Block 33 Lim Liak St has 23 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 33 Lim Liak St?
Block 33 Lim Liak St is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 33 Lim Liak St is an HDB block located along Lim Liak St. The block is recorded as completed around 1949, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 23 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 33 Lim Liak St, Singapore 160033. 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 Havelock MRT, approximately 438m away, around 7 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, Outram Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tiong Bahru Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 33 Lim Liak St from MRT and schools?
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
- Havelock MRT438 m · ~7 min
- Tiong Bahru MRT472 m · ~7 min
- Outram Park MRT936 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 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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 33 Lim Liak St?
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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 33 Lim Liak St
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 33 Lim Liak St cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 33 Lim Liak St have recently resold for a median of about S$452k (S$477 psf), from 14 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 33 Lim Liak St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 33 Lim Liak St 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.
What is the rental yield at Block 33 Lim Liak St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 33 Lim Liak St is about 11.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,200/mo against a resale price of about S$452k. 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 33 Lim Liak St?⌄
For a flat at about S$452k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,603/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,697/mo after a S$113k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.