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. Across 324 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$448k (S$578 psf, 72 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$448k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 43 years
What are resale prices at Block 161 Mei Ling St?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$448k (S$578 psf), from 324 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 257 | 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 |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$495k) and 3 for rent — 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 161 Mei Ling St get?
Flats at Block 161 Mei Ling St have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 12 | S$2,700/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 161 Mei Ling St?
Block 161 Mei Ling St has 324 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$440,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 72 sqm | S$440,000 |
| 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 | 10 TO 12 | 72 sqm | S$448,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 72 sqm | S$495,000 |
| 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 | 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 of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 161 Mei Ling St?
Block 161 Mei Ling St is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 161 Mei Ling St is an HDB block located along Mei Ling St. The block is recorded as completed around 1970, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 227 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 161 Mei Ling St, Singapore 140161. 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 440m away, around 7 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 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$448k) needs about S$3,571/mo in income and S$1,682/mo in repayments, after S$8,040 stamp duty and a S$112k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$448k) — 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$8,040
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$112k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,682/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,571/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 161 Mei Ling St
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 161 Mei Ling St cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 161 Mei Ling St have recently resold for a median of about S$448k (S$578 psf), from 324 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 161 Mei Ling St by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$440k; 4-Room ≈ S$445k; 5-Room ≈ S$650k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 161 Mei Ling St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 161 Mei Ling St has about 43 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1970). 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 161 Mei Ling St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 161 Mei Ling St is about 8.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$448k. 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 161 Mei Ling St?⌄
For a flat at about S$448k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,571/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,682/mo after a S$112k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.