Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr
49 Telok Blangah Dr, Singapore 100049
Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1976, with 96 dwelling units. Across 99 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$840k (S$634 psf, 123 sqm). The lease has approximately 51 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr?
Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1976, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1976
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$840k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 51 years
What are resale prices at Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$840k (S$634 psf), from 99 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 99 | S$840,000recent | 123 sqm | S$634 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 Aug 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr get?
Flats at Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,600/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr?
Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr has 99 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$820,000 in Aug 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$890,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 123 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 125 sqm | S$868,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 123 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 123 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 125 sqm | S$808,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 123 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 123 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 123 sqm | S$630,000 |
What flat types are in Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr?
Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr?
Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr is an HDB block located along Telok Blangah Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1976, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr, Singapore 100049. It is part of District 04, Telok Blangah / Harbourfront, the Bukit Merah planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Telok Blangah MRT, approximately 220m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include HarbourFront Centre for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 82 Telok Blangah Drive for food options, Telok Blangah Hill Park for greenery and recreation, and Telok Blangah Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr is Telok Blangah MRT, about 220 m away (~3 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Telok Blangah MRT220 m · ~3 min
- Labrador Park MRT937 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority513 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.3 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.9 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 Telok Blangah Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr (~S$840k) needs about S$6,696/mo in income and S$3,154/mo in repayments, after S$19,800 stamp duty and a S$210k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$840k) — 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$19,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$210k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,154/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,696/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 49 Telok Blangah Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$840k (S$634 psf), from 99 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr has about 51 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1976). 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 49 Telok Blangah Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr is about 5.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$840k. 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 49 Telok Blangah Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$840k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,696/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,154/mo after a S$210k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr is Telok Blangah MRT, about 220 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr?⌄
Blangah Rise Primary School is within 1 km of Block 49 Telok Blangah Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.