Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts
72 Telok Blangah Hts, Singapore 100072
Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1977, with 76 dwelling units. Across 91 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$665k (S$528 psf, 117 sqm). The lease has approximately 51 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts?
Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1977, with 76 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1977
- Storeys
- 20
- Total units
- 76
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$665k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 51 years
What are resale prices at Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$665k (S$528 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 91 | S$665,000recent | 117 sqm | S$528 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts get?
Flats at Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts have recently sublet for a median of S$4,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.2% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,000/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$48,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 16 | 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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts?
Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts has 91 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$772,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 117 sqm | S$772,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 sqm | S$858,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 121 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 sqm | S$728,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 sqm | S$713,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$535,000 |
What flat types are in Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts?
Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts has 76 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts?
Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts is an HDB block located along Telok Blangah Hts. The block is recorded as completed around 1977, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 76 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts, Singapore 100072. 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 602m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint 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 72 Telok Blangah Hts from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts is Telok Blangah MRT, about 602 m away (~9 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Telok Blangah MRT602 m · ~9 min
- Labrador Park MRT885 m · ~14 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 priority107 m
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.4 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school2.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts?
Buying a flat at Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts (~S$665k) needs about S$5,301/mo in income and S$2,497/mo in repayments, after S$14,550 stamp duty and a S$166k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$665k) — 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$14,550
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$166k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,497/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,301/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 72 Telok Blangah Hts land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts have recently resold for a median of about S$665k (S$528 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts has about 51 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1977). 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 72 Telok Blangah Hts?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts is about 7.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,000/mo against a resale price of about S$665k. 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 72 Telok Blangah Hts?⌄
For a flat at about S$665k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,301/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,497/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 72 Telok Blangah Hts?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts is Telok Blangah MRT, about 602 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts?⌄
Blangah Rise Primary School is within 1 km of Block 72 Telok Blangah Hts — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.