Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi
39 Jln Rumah Tinggi, Singapore 151039
Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1995, with 105 dwelling units. Across 83 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$700k (S$650 psf, 100 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1995, with 105 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 22
- Total units
- 105
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$700k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$700k (S$650 psf), from 83 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 83 | S$700,000recent | 100 sqm | S$650 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$798k) 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi get?
Flats at Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,300/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi has 83 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$720,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 100 sqm | S$850,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 100 sqm | S$753,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 99 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 100 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$725,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 99 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 99 sqm | S$635,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 99 sqm | S$670,000 |
What flat types are in Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi has 105 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi is an HDB block located along Jln Rumah Tinggi. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 22 storeys. It has an estimated 105 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi, Singapore 151039. 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 Redhill MRT, approximately 756m 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, Bukit Merah Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi is Redhill MRT, about 756 m away (~12 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Redhill MRT756 m · ~12 min
- Queenstown MRT790 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km502 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km648 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority702 m
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority821 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km986 m
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
Buying a flat at Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi (~S$700k) needs about S$5,580/mo in income and S$2,628/mo in repayments, after S$15,600 stamp duty and a S$175k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$700k) — 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$15,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$175k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,628/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,580/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 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi have recently resold for a median of about S$700k (S$650 psf), from 83 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). 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 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$700k. 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 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
For a flat at about S$700k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,580/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,628/mo after a S$175k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi is Redhill MRT, about 756 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
Gan Eng Seng Primary School, Queenstown Primary School are within 1 km of Block 39 Jln Rumah Tinggi — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.