Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise
42 Telok Blangah Rise, Singapore 90042
Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1975, with 152 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$383k (70 sqm), from 177 resales on record. The lease has approximately 49 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise?
Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1975, with 152 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 152
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$383k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$383k (S$514 psf), from 177 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 175 | S$383,000recent | 59 sqm | S$514 psf |
| 5-Room | 2 | S$785,000 | 141 sqm | S$517 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 Dec 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise?
Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise has 177 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$390,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 59 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 70 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 59 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$383,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$380,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 70 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 70 sqm | S$387,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 59 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$318,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 70 sqm | S$383,000 |
What flat types are in Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise?
Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise has 152 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise is Harbourfront MRT, about 628 m away (~10 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Harbourfront MRT628 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority479 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km494 m
- Chij (Kellock)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority761 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school2.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise?
Buying a flat at Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise (~S$383k) needs about S$3,053/mo in income and S$1,438/mo in repayments, after S$6,090 stamp duty and a S$96k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$383k) — 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$6,090
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$96k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,438/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,053/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 42 Telok Blangah Rise
What is the resale price at Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise have recently resold around S$383k (70 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$383k; 5-Room ≈ S$785k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise?⌄
Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise has approximately 49 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise?⌄
Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise has 152 dwelling units across up to 14 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise is Harbourfront MRT, about 628 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise?⌄
Radin Mas Primary School, Chij (Kellock) are within 1 km of Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 42 Telok Blangah Rise sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈49 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
