Block 161 Mei Ling St
161 Mei Ling St, Singapore 140161
Block 161 Mei Ling St is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1970, with 227 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$485k (72 sqm), from 323 resales on record. The lease has approximately 43 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 161 Mei Ling St?
Block 161 Mei Ling St is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1970, with 227 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1970
- Storeys
- 20
- Total units
- 227
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$485k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 43 years
What are resale prices at Block 161 Mei Ling St?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$485k (S$585 psf), from 323 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 256 | S$440,000recent | 72 sqm | S$568 psf |
| 4-Room | 64 | S$445,000recent | 85 sqm | S$486 psf |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$650,000 | 144 sqm | S$419 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 has recently sold at Block 161 Mei Ling St?
Block 161 Mei Ling St has 323 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$440,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 72 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 85 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 72 sqm | S$440,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 72 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 72 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 72 sqm | S$448,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 72 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 85 sqm | S$535,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 72 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 85 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 72 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 85 sqm | S$545,000 |
What flat types are in Block 161 Mei Ling St?
Block 161 Mei Ling St has 227 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 161 Mei Ling St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 161 Mei Ling St is Queenstown MRT, about 440 m away (~7 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Queenstown MRT440 m · ~7 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 priority636 m
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km976 m
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority977 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 161 Mei Ling St?
Buying a flat at Block 161 Mei Ling St (~S$485k) needs about S$3,866/mo in income and S$1,821/mo in repayments, after S$9,150 stamp duty and a S$121k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$485k) — 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$9,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$121k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,821/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,866/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 161 Mei Ling St
What is the resale price at Block 161 Mei Ling St?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 161 Mei Ling St have recently resold around S$485k (72 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 161 Mei Ling St by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$440k; 4-Room ≈ S$445k; 5-Room ≈ S$650k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 161 Mei Ling St?⌄
Block 161 Mei Ling St has approximately 43 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1970). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 161 Mei Ling St?⌄
Block 161 Mei Ling St has 227 dwelling units across up to 20 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 161 Mei Ling St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 161 Mei Ling St is Queenstown MRT, about 440 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 161 Mei Ling St?⌄
Queenstown Primary School, New Town Primary School are within 1 km of Block 161 Mei Ling St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 161 Mei Ling St a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 161 Mei Ling St sits in Queenstown, in the Queenstown planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈43 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
