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. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$618k (88 sqm), from 13 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 45 Kim Cheng St
What is the resale price at Block 45 Kim Cheng St?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 45 Kim Cheng St have recently resold around S$618k (88 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 45 Kim Cheng St?⌄
Block 45 Kim Cheng St has approximately 47 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1949). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 45 Kim Cheng St?⌄
Block 45 Kim Cheng St has 24 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
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.
Is Block 45 Kim Cheng St a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 45 Kim Cheng St sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈47 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
