Block 45 Kim Cheng St
45 Kim Cheng St, Singapore 160045
Block 45 Kim Cheng St is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 24 dwelling units. Across 13 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$618k (S$665 psf, 88 sqm). The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 45 Kim Cheng St?
Block 45 Kim Cheng St is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 24 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1949
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 24
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$618k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 45 Kim Cheng St?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$618k (S$665 psf), from 13 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 13 | S$618,000recent | 88 sqm | S$665 psf |
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“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 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 45 Kim Cheng St?
Block 45 Kim Cheng St has 13 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$780,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$765,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Oct 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Jun 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jun 2014 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Jun 2014 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$630,000 |
| May 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jan 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$410,000 |
| May 2005 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$260,000 |
| Apr 2005 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$250,000 |
What flat types are in Block 45 Kim Cheng St?
Block 45 Kim Cheng St has 24 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 45 Kim Cheng St?
Block 45 Kim Cheng St is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 45 Kim Cheng St is an HDB block located along Kim Cheng St. The block is recorded as completed around 1949, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 24 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 45 Kim Cheng St, Singapore 160045. 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 Tiong Bahru MRT, approximately 507m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Tiong Bahru Market for food options, Kim Pong Park for greenery and recreation, Outram Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tiong Bahru Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 45 Kim Cheng St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 45 Kim Cheng St is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 507 m away (~8 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT507 m · ~8 min
- Havelock MRT524 m · ~8 min
- Outram Park MRT893 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority629 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.1 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 45 Kim Cheng St?
Buying a flat at Block 45 Kim Cheng St (~S$618k) needs about S$4,926/mo in income and S$2,320/mo in repayments, after S$13,140 stamp duty and a S$155k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$618k) — 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$13,140
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$155k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,320/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,926/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 45 Kim Cheng St
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 45 Kim Cheng St cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 45 Kim Cheng St have recently resold for a median of about S$618k (S$665 psf), from 13 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 45 Kim Cheng St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 45 Kim Cheng St has about 47 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1949). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 45 Kim Cheng St?⌄
For a flat at about S$618k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,926/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,320/mo after a S$155k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 45 Kim Cheng St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 45 Kim Cheng St is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 507 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 45 Kim Cheng St?⌄
Zhangde Primary School is within 1 km of Block 45 Kim Cheng St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.