Block 78 Indus Rd
78 Indus Rd, Singapore 161078
Block 78 Indus Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1972, with 144 dwelling units. Across 137 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$636 psf, 65 sqm). The lease has approximately 56 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 78 Indus Rd?
Block 78 Indus Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1972, with 144 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1972
- Storeys
- 20
- Total units
- 144
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$480k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 56 years
What are resale prices at Block 78 Indus Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$636 psf), from 137 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 137 | S$480,000recent | 65 sqm | S$636 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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 78 Indus Rd get?
Flats at Block 78 Indus Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,000/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 78 Indus Rd?
Block 78 Indus Rd has 137 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$480,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 65 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 sqm | S$473,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$465,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 76 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 76 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 76 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$427,888 |
| Apr 2022 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 76 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 76 sqm | S$496,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$445,000 |
What flat types are in Block 78 Indus Rd?
Block 78 Indus Rd has 144 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 78 Indus Rd?
Block 78 Indus Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 78 Indus Rd is an HDB block located along Indus Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1972, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 144 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 78 Indus Rd, Singapore 161078. 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 577m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Valley Point for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Beo Crescent Market for food options, Ganges Ave Os for greenery and recreation, and Kim Seng Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 78 Indus Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 78 Indus Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 577 m away (~9 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT577 m · ~9 min
- Havelock MRT747 m · ~12 min
- Great World MRT754 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority339 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km484 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority806 m
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority983 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 78 Indus Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 78 Indus Rd (~S$480k) needs about S$3,826/mo in income and S$1,802/mo in repayments, after S$9,000 stamp duty and a S$120k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$480k) — 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$9,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$120k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,802/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,826/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 78 Indus Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 78 Indus Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 78 Indus Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 78 Indus Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$480k (S$636 psf), from 137 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 78 Indus Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 78 Indus Rd has about 56 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1972). 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 78 Indus Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 78 Indus Rd is about 7.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$480k. 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 78 Indus Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$480k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,826/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,802/mo after a S$120k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 78 Indus Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 78 Indus Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 577 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 78 Indus Rd?⌄
Alexandra Primary School, Zhangde Primary School, River Valley Primary School are within 1 km of Block 78 Indus Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.