Block 16 Marine Ter
16 Marine Ter, Singapore 440016
Block 16 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 270 dwelling units. Across 8 resales on record, 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$240k (S$519 psf, 42 sqm). The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 16 Marine Ter?
Block 16 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 270 dwelling units.
- Town
- Marine Parade
- Planning area
- Marine Parade
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 270
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$240k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 16 Marine Ter?
2-Room flats have recently resold around S$240k (S$519 psf), from 8 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 8 | S$240,000recent | 42 sqm | S$519 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 Dec 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 16 Marine Ter?
Block 16 Marine Ter has 8 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$318,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 2-Room | 13 TO 15 | 43 sqm | S$318,000 |
| May 2024 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 42 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 42 sqm | S$265,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 42 sqm | S$240,000 |
| May 2018 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 42 sqm | S$180,000 |
| Apr 2017 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 43 sqm | S$238,000 |
| Feb 2011 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 42 sqm | S$233,000 |
| Jan 2011 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 43 sqm | S$240,000 |
What flat types are in Block 16 Marine Ter?
Block 16 Marine Ter has 270 units, mostly 2-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 16 Marine Ter?
Block 16 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade.
Block 16 Marine Ter is an HDB block located along Marine Ter. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 270 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room units.
The address is Block 16 Marine Ter, Singapore 440016. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, the Marine Parade planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Marine Terrace MRT, approximately 281m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include i12 Katong for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 50A Marine Terrace for food options, East Coast Park Area C for greenery and recreation, Marine Parade Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Marine Parade Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 16 Marine Ter from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 16 Marine Ter is Marine Terrace MRT, about 281 m away (~4 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Marine Terrace MRT281 m · ~4 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Tao Nan SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority295 m
- Ngee Ann Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority401 m
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority402 m
- Chij Katong ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km415 m
- St. Patrick's SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km559 m
- Victoria Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km709 m
- Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Tanjong Katong 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 Block 16 Marine Ter?
Buying a flat at Block 16 Marine Ter (~S$240k) needs about S$1,913/mo in income and S$901/mo in repayments, after S$3,000 stamp duty and a S$60k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$240k) — 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$3,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$60k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$901/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$1,913/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 16 Marine Ter
How much does a 2-Room flat at Block 16 Marine Ter cost?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 16 Marine Ter have recently resold for a median of about S$240k (S$519 psf), from 8 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 16 Marine Ter worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 16 Marine Ter has about 48 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 16 Marine Ter?⌄
For a flat at about S$240k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$1,913/mo in household income, with repayments around S$901/mo after a S$60k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 16 Marine Ter?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 16 Marine Ter is Marine Terrace MRT, about 281 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 16 Marine Ter?⌄
Tao Nan School, Ngee Ann Primary School, Chij (Katong) Primary are within 1 km of Block 16 Marine Ter — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.