Block 168 Petir Rd
168 Petir Rd, Singapore 670168
Block 168 Petir Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Panjang, completed in 1997, with 96 dwelling units. Across 65 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$685k (S$592 psf, 120 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 168 Petir Rd?
Block 168 Petir Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Panjang, completed in 1997, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Panjang
- Planning area
- Bukit Panjang
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$685k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 168 Petir Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$685k (S$592 psf), from 65 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 32 | S$522,500recent | 102 sqm | S$476 psf |
| 5-Room | 33 | S$612,888recent | 120 sqm | S$474 psf |
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“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 Dec 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 168 Petir Rd get?
Flats at Block 168 Petir Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 5 | S$3,600/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 Nov 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 168 Petir Rd?
Block 168 Petir Rd has 65 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$793,888 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 102 sqm | S$793,888 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 102 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$729,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$838,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$863,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 22 TO 24 | 102 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$765,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 102 sqm | S$538,888 |
| Jul 2020 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 120 sqm | S$645,888 |
| Mar 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$612,000 |
What flat types are in Block 168 Petir Rd?
Block 168 Petir Rd has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 168 Petir Rd?
Block 168 Petir Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Panjang.
Block 168 Petir Rd is an HDB block located along Petir Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1997, 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 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 168 Petir Rd, Singapore 670168. It is part of District 23, Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang / Choa Chu Kang, the Bukit Panjang planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Bukit Panjang LRT, approximately 149m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hillion Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre & Market for food options, Hazel Pk Os for greenery and recreation, Bukit Panjang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Senja-Cashew Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 168 Petir Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 168 Petir Rd is Bukit Panjang LRT, about 149 m away (~2 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bukit Panjang LRT149 m · ~2 min
- Petir LRT250 m · ~4 min
- Senja LRT616 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Greenridge Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km225 m
- Zhenghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority588 m
- Bukit Panjang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority707 m
- West View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority820 m
- Assumption Pathway SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km897 m
- Greenridge Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority998 m
- Assumption English SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Zhenghua Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 168 Petir Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 168 Petir Rd (~S$685k) needs about S$5,461/mo in income and S$2,572/mo in repayments, after S$15,150 stamp duty and a S$171k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$685k) — 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$15,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$171k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,572/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,461/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 Block 168 Petir Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 168 Petir Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 168 Petir Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$685k (S$592 psf), from 65 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 168 Petir Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$523k; 5-Room ≈ S$613k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 168 Petir Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 168 Petir Rd has about 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 168 Petir Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 168 Petir Rd is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$685k. 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 168 Petir Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$685k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,461/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,572/mo after a S$171k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 168 Petir Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 168 Petir Rd is Bukit Panjang LRT, about 149 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 168 Petir Rd?⌄
Zhenghua Primary School, Bukit Panjang Primary School, West View Primary School, Greenridge Primary School are within 1 km of Block 168 Petir Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.