Block 47 Lengkok Bahru
47 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 151047
Block 47 Lengkok Bahru is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1983, with 88 dwelling units. Across 63 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$586k (S$501 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 47 Lengkok Bahru?
Block 47 Lengkok Bahru is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1983, with 88 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 88
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$586k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 47 Lengkok Bahru?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$586k (S$501 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 47 | S$550,000recent | 103 sqm | S$496 psf |
| 5-Room | 16 | S$530,000recent | 137 sqm | S$363 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 Jan 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 47 Lengkok Bahru get?
Flats at Block 47 Lengkok Bahru have recently sublet for a median of S$3,650/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.5% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,650/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 14 | S$3,650/mo |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$3,000/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 47 Lengkok Bahru?
Block 47 Lengkok Bahru has 63 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$680,000 in Jan 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 137 sqm | S$758,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$586,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Feb 2018 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 134 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jun 2017 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 134 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Nov 2016 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Mar 2016 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$590,000 |
What flat types are in Block 47 Lengkok Bahru?
Block 47 Lengkok Bahru has 88 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 47 Lengkok Bahru?
Block 47 Lengkok Bahru is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 47 Lengkok Bahru is an HDB block located along Lengkok Bahru. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 88 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 47 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 151047. 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 612m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre for food options, Telok Blangah Hill Park for greenery and recreation, Bukit Merah Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 47 Lengkok Bahru from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 47 Lengkok Bahru is Redhill MRT, about 612 m away (~10 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Redhill MRT612 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km241 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority448 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km724 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km935 m
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 47 Lengkok Bahru?
Buying a flat at Block 47 Lengkok Bahru (~S$586k) needs about S$4,671/mo in income and S$2,200/mo in repayments, after S$12,180 stamp duty and a S$147k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$586k) — 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$12,180
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$147k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,200/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,671/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 47 Lengkok Bahru
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 47 Lengkok Bahru cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 47 Lengkok Bahru have recently resold for a median of about S$586k (S$501 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 47 Lengkok Bahru by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$550k; 5-Room ≈ S$530k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 47 Lengkok Bahru worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 47 Lengkok Bahru has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). 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.
What is the rental yield at Block 47 Lengkok Bahru?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 47 Lengkok Bahru is about 7.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,650/mo against a resale price of about S$586k. 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 47 Lengkok Bahru?⌄
For a flat at about S$586k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,671/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,200/mo after a S$147k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 47 Lengkok Bahru?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 47 Lengkok Bahru is Redhill MRT, about 612 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 47 Lengkok Bahru?⌄
Gan Eng Seng Primary School is within 1 km of Block 47 Lengkok Bahru — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.