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Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi

36 Jln Rumah Tinggi, Singapore 150036

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

Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1998, with 116 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$716k (119 sqm), from 79 resales on record. The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?

Key Takeaway

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
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$716k
Last transacted
Feb 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 72 years
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What are resale prices at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$716k (S$593 psf), from 79 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room6S$524,000recent102 sqmS$477 psf
5-Room73S$716,000recent119 sqmS$559 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 Feb 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?

Key Takeaway

Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi has 79 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$949,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Feb 20265-Room10 TO 12123 sqmS$949,000
Oct 20255-Room01 TO 03118 sqmS$865,000
Aug 20255-Room01 TO 03119 sqmS$818,000
Aug 20255-Room13 TO 15123 sqmS$970,000
Aug 20245-Room04 TO 06119 sqmS$783,888
Oct 20235-Room01 TO 03119 sqmS$760,000
Dec 20224-Room01 TO 03102 sqmS$653,888
Jul 20215-Room04 TO 06119 sqmS$680,000
Dec 20205-Room16 TO 18119 sqmS$716,000
Jun 20205-Room01 TO 03118 sqmS$580,000
Apr 20195-Room01 TO 03120 sqmS$590,000
Mar 20195-Room10 TO 12120 sqmS$675,000
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What flat types are in Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?

Key Takeaway

Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi has 116 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

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

5-Room: 1054-Room: 11
5

How far is Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Anchorpoint · 419 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 235 mHawker centre: ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre · 194 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 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi (~S$716k) needs about S$5,708/mo in income and S$2,688/mo in repayments, after S$16,080 stamp duty and a S$179k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$716k) — 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$16,080

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$179k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,688/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$5,708/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 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi

What is the resale price at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?

5-Room flats at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi have recently resold around S$716k (119 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$524k; 5-Room ≈ S$716k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?

Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi has approximately 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi?

Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi has 116 dwelling units across up to 22 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

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.

Is Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 36 Jln Rumah Tinggi sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈72 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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