9 Jln Rumah Tinggi
HDB block in Bukit Merah, Singapore 150009
9 Jln Rumah Tinggi is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1983, with 102 dwelling units. Across 87 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$775k (S$529 psf, 136 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
9 Jln Rumah Tinggi is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1983, with 102 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 102
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$775k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$775k (S$529 psf), from 87 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 20 | S$323,000recent | 104 sqm | S$289 psf |
| 5-Room | 67 | S$775,000recent | 136 sqm | S$529 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$1.18M) — 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 Aug 2026.
What rent and yield does 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi get?
Flats at 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.5% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 8 | S$2,800/mo |
| 5-Room | 6 | S$2,900/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
9 Jln Rumah Tinggi has 87 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$790,000 in Aug 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 132 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Aug 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 136 sqm | S$828,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 136 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 137 sqm | S$870,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 136 sqm | S$773,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 136 sqm | S$808,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 136 sqm | S$775,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 137 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 136 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 137 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Dec 2018 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 136 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Nov 2018 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 136 sqm | S$660,000 |
What flat types are in 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
9 Jln Rumah Tinggi has 102 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
9 Jln Rumah Tinggi is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi is an HDB block located along Jln Rumah Tinggi. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 102 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi, Singapore 150009. 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 Queenstown MRT, approximately 680m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre for food options, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi is Queenstown MRT, about 680 m away (~11 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Queenstown MRT680 m · ~11 min
- Redhill MRT953 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km678 m
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority757 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km762 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority891 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi?
Buying a flat at 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi (~S$775k) needs about S$6,178/mo in income and S$2,910/mo in repayments, after S$17,850 stamp duty and a S$194k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$775k) — 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$17,850
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$194k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,910/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,178/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.
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Frequently asked questions about 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi have recently resold for a median of about S$775k (S$529 psf), from 87 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$323k; 5-Room ≈ S$775k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). 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 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi is about 4.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$775k. 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 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
For a flat at about S$775k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,178/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,910/mo after a S$194k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi is Queenstown MRT, about 680 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi?⌄
Queenstown Primary School, Gan Eng Seng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 9 Jln Rumah Tinggi — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.