Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi
36 Jln Rumah Tinggi, Singapore 150036
Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1998, with 116 dwelling units. Across 80 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$760k (S$596 psf, 119 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1998, with 116 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 22
- Total units
- 116
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$760k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$760k (S$596 psf), from 80 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 6 | S$524,000recent | 102 sqm | S$477 psf |
| 5-Room | 74 | S$760,000recent | 119 sqm | S$593 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi get?
Flats at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi have recently sublet for a median of S$3,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,700/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$44,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 20 | S$3,200/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi has 80 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$880,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$880,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$949,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 118 sqm | S$865,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 119 sqm | S$818,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$783,888 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 119 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 102 sqm | S$653,888 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 119 sqm | S$716,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 118 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$590,000 |
What flat types are in Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi has 116 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi is an HDB block located along Jln Rumah Tinggi. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 22 storeys. It has an estimated 116 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi, Singapore 150036. 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 Queenstown MRT, approximately 737m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre for food options, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi is Queenstown MRT, about 737 m away (~12 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Queenstown MRT737 m · ~12 min
- Redhill MRT894 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km605 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km743 m
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority800 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority819 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- New Town 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 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
Buying a flat at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi (~S$760k) needs about S$6,058/mo in income and S$2,854/mo in repayments, after S$17,400 stamp duty and a S$190k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$760k) — 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$17,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$190k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,854/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,058/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 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi have recently resold for a median of about S$760k (S$596 psf), from 80 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$524k; 5-Room ≈ S$760k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi has about 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,700/mo against a resale price of about S$760k. 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 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
For a flat at about S$760k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,058/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,854/mo after a S$190k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi is Queenstown MRT, about 737 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
Queenstown Primary School, Gan Eng Seng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.