Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee
34 Jln Bt Ho Swee, Singapore 160034
Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1963, with 97 dwelling units. Across 88 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$350k (S$567 psf, 59 sqm). The lease has approximately 44 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1963, with 97 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1963
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 97
- Flat model
- Standard · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$350k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 44 years
What are resale prices at Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$350k (S$567 psf), from 88 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 28 | S$275,000recent | 51 sqm | S$501 psf |
| 3-Room | 58 | S$360,000recent | 59 sqm | S$567 psf |
| 4-Room | 2 | S$568,000 | 118 sqm | S$447 psf |
Live now: 1 flat 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee get?
Flats at Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 12 | S$2,000/mo |
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,650/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee has 88 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$350,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 51 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 51 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$432,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$334,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$362,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 51 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 59 sqm | S$330,000 |
What flat types are in Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee has 97 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 34 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 97 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 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee, Singapore 160034. 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 223m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Beo Crescent Market for food options, Tiong Bahru Pk for greenery and recreation, and Kim Seng Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 223 m away (~4 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT223 m · ~4 min
- Havelock MRT725 m · ~11 min
- Great World MRT985 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km388 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority448 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority467 m
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.5 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 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
Buying a flat at Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee (~S$350k) needs about S$2,790/mo in income and S$1,314/mo in repayments, after S$5,200 stamp duty and a S$88k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$350k) — 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$5,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$88k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,314/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,790/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 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee have recently resold for a median of about S$350k (S$567 psf), from 88 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$275k; 3-Room ≈ S$360k; 4-Room ≈ S$568k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 34 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 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee is about 10.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$350k. 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 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee?⌄
For a flat at about S$350k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,790/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,314/mo after a S$88k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 223 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Alexandra Primary School are within 1 km of Block 34 Jln Bt Ho Swee — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.