48 Lengkok Bahru
HDB block in Bukit Merah, Singapore 151048
48 Lengkok Bahru is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1986, with 121 dwelling units. Across 136 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$663k (S$560 psf, 84 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 48 Lengkok Bahru?
48 Lengkok Bahru is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1986, with 121 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 121
- Flat model
- Simplified · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$663k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at 48 Lengkok Bahru?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$663k (S$560 psf), from 136 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 91 | S$588,000recent | 84 sqm | S$566 psf |
| 5-Room | 45 | S$640,000recent | 122 sqm | S$487 psf |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block and 5 for rent — search all listings.
“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 Aug 2026.
What rent and yield does 48 Lengkok Bahru get?
Flats at 48 Lengkok Bahru have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,300/mo |
| 5-Room | 7 | S$4,000/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at 48 Lengkok Bahru?
48 Lengkok Bahru has 136 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$680,000 in Aug 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$656,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$735,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$696,800 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$731,888 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$663,000 |
What flat types are in 48 Lengkok Bahru?
48 Lengkok Bahru has 121 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Simplified / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 48 Lengkok Bahru?
48 Lengkok Bahru is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 48 Lengkok Bahru is an HDB block located along Lengkok Bahru. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 121 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 48 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 151048. 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 694m away, around 11 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 48 Lengkok Bahru from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 48 Lengkok Bahru is Redhill MRT, about 694 m away (~11 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Redhill MRT694 m · ~11 min
- Queenstown MRT974 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km327 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority543 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km737 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km993 m
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority1000 m
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.4 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 48 Lengkok Bahru?
Buying a flat at 48 Lengkok Bahru (~S$663k) needs about S$5,285/mo in income and S$2,489/mo in repayments, after S$14,490 stamp duty and a S$166k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$663k) — 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$14,490
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$166k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,489/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,285/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 48 Lengkok Bahru
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 48 Lengkok Bahru cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 48 Lengkok Bahru have recently resold for a median of about S$663k (S$560 psf), from 136 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 48 Lengkok Bahru by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$588k; 5-Room ≈ S$640k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 48 Lengkok Bahru worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 48 Lengkok Bahru has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). 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 48 Lengkok Bahru?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 48 Lengkok Bahru is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$663k. 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 48 Lengkok Bahru?⌄
For a flat at about S$663k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,285/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,489/mo after a S$166k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 48 Lengkok Bahru?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 48 Lengkok Bahru is Redhill MRT, about 694 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 48 Lengkok Bahru?⌄
Gan Eng Seng Primary School, Queenstown Primary School are within 1 km of Block 48 Lengkok Bahru — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.