Block 49 Kim Pong Rd
49 Kim Pong Rd, Singapore 160049
Block 49 Kim Pong Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 24 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$623k (88 sqm), from 22 resales on record. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 49 Kim Pong Rd?
Block 49 Kim Pong Rd 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$623k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 49 Kim Pong Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$623k (S$663 psf), from 22 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 22 | S$623,000recent | 88 sqm | S$663 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 Oct 2023.
What has recently sold at Block 49 Kim Pong Rd?
Block 49 Kim Pong Rd has 22 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$720,000 in Oct 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$623,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Aug 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Aug 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Dec 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Oct 2005 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$223,000 |
| Dec 2004 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$253,000 |
What flat types are in Block 49 Kim Pong Rd?
Block 49 Kim Pong Rd has 24 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 49 Kim Pong Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 49 Kim Pong Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 396 m away (~6 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT396 m · ~6 min
- Havelock MRT579 m · ~9 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 priority508 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km922 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.1 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.3 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary 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 49 Kim Pong Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 49 Kim Pong Rd (~S$623k) needs about S$4,966/mo in income and S$2,339/mo in repayments, after S$13,290 stamp duty and a S$156k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$623k) — 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$13,290
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$156k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,339/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,966/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 49 Kim Pong Rd
What is the resale price at Block 49 Kim Pong Rd?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 49 Kim Pong Rd have recently resold around S$623k (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 49 Kim Pong Rd?⌄
Block 49 Kim Pong Rd has approximately 48 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 49 Kim Pong Rd?⌄
Block 49 Kim Pong Rd has 24 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 49 Kim Pong Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 49 Kim Pong Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 396 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 49 Kim Pong Rd?⌄
Zhangde Primary School is within 1 km of Block 49 Kim Pong Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 49 Kim Pong Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 49 Kim Pong Rd sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈48 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
