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Block 78 Yong Siak St

78 Yong Siak St, Singapore 163078

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026
Quick Summary

Block 78 Yong Siak St is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1937, with 48 dwelling units. The lease has approximately 10 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 78 Yong Siak St?

Key Takeaway

Block 78 Yong Siak St is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1937, with 48 dwelling units.

Town
Bukit Merah
Planning area
Bukit Merah
Completed
1937
Storeys
5
Total units
48
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
Last transacted
Remaining lease
≈ 10 years
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What flat types are in Block 78 Yong Siak St?

Key Takeaway

Block 78 Yong Siak St has 48 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 403-Room: 8
3

How far is Block 78 Yong Siak St from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 78 Yong Siak St is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 490 m away (~8 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority519 m
  • Chij (Kellock)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority907 m
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.2 km
  • Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tiong Bahru Plaza · 551 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 250 mHawker centre: Tiong Bahru Market · 290 mPark: Kim Pong Park · 112 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 78 Yong Siak St

How many years are left on the lease at Block 78 Yong Siak St?

Block 78 Yong Siak St has approximately 10 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1937). This is an estimate based on the block's completion year; HDB leases commence on a specific date.

How many units are in Block 78 Yong Siak St?

Block 78 Yong Siak St has 48 dwelling units across up to 5 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 78 Yong Siak St?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 78 Yong Siak St is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 490 m away (~8 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 78 Yong Siak St?

Zhangde Primary School, Chij (Kellock) are within 1 km of Block 78 Yong Siak St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 78 Yong Siak St a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 78 Yong Siak St sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈10 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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