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. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (65 sqm), from 137 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 78 Indus Rd
What is the resale price at Block 78 Indus Rd?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 78 Indus Rd have recently resold around S$480k (65 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 78 Indus Rd?⌄
Block 78 Indus Rd has approximately 56 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1972). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 78 Indus Rd?⌄
Block 78 Indus Rd has 144 dwelling units across up to 20 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
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.
Is Block 78 Indus Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 78 Indus 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 (≈56 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
