Block 157 Mei Ling St
157 Mei Ling St, Singapore 140157
Block 157 Mei Ling St is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1969, with 140 dwelling units. Across 175 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$370k (S$498 psf, 69 sqm). The lease has approximately 43 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 157 Mei Ling St?
Block 157 Mei Ling St is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1969, with 140 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1969
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 140
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$370k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 43 years
What are resale prices at Block 157 Mei Ling St?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$370k (S$498 psf), from 175 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 175 | S$370,000recent | 69 sqm | S$498 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 157 Mei Ling St get?
Flats at Block 157 Mei Ling St have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,100/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 Block 157 Mei Ling St?
Block 157 Mei Ling St has 175 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$412,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 69 sqm | S$412,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 69 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 69 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 69 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 69 sqm | S$358,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 69 sqm | S$358,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 69 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 69 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 69 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 69 sqm | S$353,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 69 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 69 sqm | S$394,000 |
What flat types are in Block 157 Mei Ling St?
Block 157 Mei Ling St has 140 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 157 Mei Ling St?
Block 157 Mei Ling St is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 157 Mei Ling St is an HDB block located along Mei Ling St. The block is recorded as completed around 1969, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 140 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 157 Mei Ling St, Singapore 140157. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, the Queenstown planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Queenstown MRT, approximately 306m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 159 Mei Chin Road for food options, Queenstown Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Queenstown Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 157 Mei Ling St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 157 Mei Ling St is Queenstown MRT, about 306 m away (~5 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Queenstown MRT306 m · ~5 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority506 m
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km809 m
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority831 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Blangah Rise 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 157 Mei Ling St?
Buying a flat at Block 157 Mei Ling St (~S$370k) needs about S$2,950/mo in income and S$1,389/mo in repayments, after S$5,700 stamp duty and a S$93k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$370k) — 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$5,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$93k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,389/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,950/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 157 Mei Ling St
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 157 Mei Ling St cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 157 Mei Ling St have recently resold for a median of about S$370k (S$498 psf), from 175 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 157 Mei Ling St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 157 Mei Ling St has about 43 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1969). 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 157 Mei Ling St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 157 Mei Ling St is about 10.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$370k. 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 157 Mei Ling St?⌄
For a flat at about S$370k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,950/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,389/mo after a S$93k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 157 Mei Ling St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 157 Mei Ling St is Queenstown MRT, about 306 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 157 Mei Ling St?⌄
Queenstown Primary School, New Town Primary School are within 1 km of Block 157 Mei Ling St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.