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HDBRCRBukit Merah

Block 79 Indus Rd

79 Indus Rd, Singapore 161079

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026
Quick Summary

Block 79 Indus Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1971, with 520 dwelling units. The lease has approximately 44 years remaining.

1

What are the key facts about Block 79 Indus Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 79 Indus Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1971, with 520 dwelling units.

Town
Bukit Merah
Planning area
Bukit Merah
Completed
1971
Storeys
14
Total units
520
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
Last transacted
Remaining lease
≈ 44 years
2

How far is Block 79 Indus Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 79 Indus Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 570 m away (~9 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority475 m
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km594 m
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority822 m
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority866 m
  • Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
  • Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
  • Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.8 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Valley Point · 283 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 255 mHawker centre: Beo Crescent Market · 290 mPark: Ganges Ave Os · 347 m

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

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Frequently asked questions about Block 79 Indus Rd

How many years are left on the lease at Block 79 Indus Rd?

Block 79 Indus Rd has approximately 44 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1971). This is an estimate based on the block's completion year; HDB leases commence on a specific date.

How many units are in Block 79 Indus Rd?

Block 79 Indus Rd has 520 dwelling units across up to 14 storeys.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 79 Indus Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 79 Indus Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 570 m away (~9 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 79 Indus Rd?

Alexandra Primary School, Zhangde Primary School, River Valley Primary School are within 1 km of Block 79 Indus Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 79 Indus Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 79 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 (≈44 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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