Block 48 Lower Delta Rd
48 Lower Delta Rd, Singapore 160048
Block 48 Lower Delta Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1964, with 382 dwelling units. Across 73 resales on record, 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$279k (S$609 psf, 43 sqm). The lease has approximately 43 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 48 Lower Delta Rd?
Block 48 Lower Delta Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1964, with 382 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1964
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 382
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$279k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 43 years
What are resale prices at Block 48 Lower Delta Rd?
2-Room flats have recently resold around S$279k (S$609 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 73 | S$278,888recent | 43 sqm | S$609 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 48 Lower Delta Rd get?
Flats at Block 48 Lower Delta Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 24 | S$2,400/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 48 Lower Delta Rd?
Block 48 Lower Delta Rd has 73 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$282,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 42 sqm | S$282,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 43 sqm | S$282,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 42 sqm | S$276,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 43 sqm | S$298,888 |
| Nov 2025 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 42 sqm | S$278,888 |
| Oct 2025 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 43 sqm | S$295,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 43 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 42 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 47 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 43 sqm | S$250,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 43 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 43 sqm | S$262,888 |
What flat types are in Block 48 Lower Delta Rd?
Block 48 Lower Delta Rd has 382 units, mostly 2-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 48 Lower Delta Rd?
Block 48 Lower Delta Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 48 Lower Delta Rd is an HDB block located along Lower Delta Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1964, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 382 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room units.
The address is Block 48 Lower Delta Rd, Singapore 160048. 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 396m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Beo Crescent Market for food options, Tiong Bahru Pk for greenery and recreation, and Bukit Merah Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 48 Lower Delta Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 48 Lower Delta Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 396 m away (~6 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT396 m · ~6 min
- Havelock MRT828 m · ~13 min
- Great World MRT975 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km277 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority289 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority582 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 48 Lower Delta Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 48 Lower Delta Rd (~S$279k) needs about S$2,223/mo in income and S$1,047/mo in repayments, after S$3,778 stamp duty and a S$70k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$279k) — 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$3,778
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$70k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,047/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,223/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 48 Lower Delta Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 48 Lower Delta Rd
How much does a 2-Room flat at Block 48 Lower Delta Rd cost?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 48 Lower Delta Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$279k (S$609 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 48 Lower Delta Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 48 Lower Delta Rd has about 43 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1964). 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 Lower Delta Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 48 Lower Delta Rd is about 10.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$279k. 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 Lower Delta Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$279k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,223/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,047/mo after a S$70k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 48 Lower Delta Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 48 Lower Delta Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 396 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 48 Lower Delta Rd?⌄
Alexandra Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 48 Lower Delta Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.