Block 87 Zion Rd
87 Zion Rd, Singapore 160087
Block 87 Zion Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1974, with 96 dwelling units. Across 116 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$980k (S$782 psf, 117 sqm). The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 87 Zion Rd?
Block 87 Zion Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1974, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$980k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 87 Zion Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$980k (S$782 psf), from 116 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 116 | S$980,000recent | 117 sqm | S$782 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 87 Zion Rd get?
Flats at Block 87 Zion Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,550/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.3% (from 19 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,550/mo
19 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 19 | S$3,550/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 87 Zion Rd?
Block 87 Zion Rd has 116 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$888,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 114 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 sqm | S$998,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 sqm | S$1,060,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 114 sqm | S$988,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 sqm | S$1,000,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 114 sqm | S$995,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 114 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$935,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 117 sqm | S$1,013,888 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 117 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$888,000 |
What flat types are in Block 87 Zion Rd?
Block 87 Zion Rd has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 87 Zion Rd?
Block 87 Zion Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 87 Zion Rd is an HDB block located along Zion Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 87 Zion Rd, Singapore 160087. 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 Havelock MRT, approximately 263m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Great World for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Zion Riverside Food Centre for food options, Ganges Ave Os for greenery and recreation, and Kim Seng Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 87 Zion Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 87 Zion Rd is Havelock MRT, about 263 m away (~4 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Havelock MRT263 m · ~4 min
- Great World MRT386 m · ~6 min
- Tiong Bahru MRT766 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority533 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority913 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.8 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary 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 87 Zion Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 87 Zion Rd (~S$980k) needs about S$7,812/mo in income and S$3,680/mo in repayments, after S$24,000 stamp duty and a S$245k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$980k) — 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$24,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$245k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,680/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,812/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 87 Zion Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 87 Zion Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 87 Zion Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 87 Zion Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$980k (S$782 psf), from 116 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 87 Zion Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 87 Zion Rd has about 47 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). 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 87 Zion Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 87 Zion Rd is about 4.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,550/mo against a resale price of about S$980k. 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 87 Zion Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$980k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,812/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,680/mo after a S$245k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 87 Zion Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 87 Zion Rd is Havelock MRT, about 263 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 87 Zion Rd?⌄
River Valley Primary School, Alexandra Primary School are within 1 km of Block 87 Zion Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.