Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi
40 Jln Rumah Tinggi, Singapore 151040
Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1996, with 105 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$757k (100 sqm), from 103 resales on record. The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1996, with 105 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 22
- Total units
- 105
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$757k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$757k (S$703 psf), from 103 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 103 | S$756,888recent | 100 sqm | S$703 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 Oct 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi has 103 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$756,888 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$756,888 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 99 sqm | S$829,888 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$857,500 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 99 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$743,888 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$768,888 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 99 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 100 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 99 sqm | S$695,000 |
What flat types are in Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi has 105 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi is Redhill MRT, about 699 m away (~11 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Redhill MRT699 m · ~11 min
- Queenstown MRT824 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km460 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km619 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority652 m
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority842 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km938 m
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Alexandra 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 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
Buying a flat at Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi (~S$757k) needs about S$6,034/mo in income and S$2,842/mo in repayments, after S$17,307 stamp duty and a S$189k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$757k) — 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$17,307
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$189k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,842/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,034/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi
What is the resale price at Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi have recently resold around S$757k (100 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi has approximately 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi has 105 dwelling units across up to 22 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi is Redhill MRT, about 699 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
Gan Eng Seng Primary School, Queenstown Primary School are within 1 km of Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 40 Jln Rumah Tinggi a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 40 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 (≈71 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
