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Block 169 Stirling Rd

169 Stirling Rd, Singapore 140169

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jun 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 169 Stirling Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1970, with 199 dwelling units. Across 262 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$370k (S$557 psf, 60 sqm). The lease has approximately 43 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 169 Stirling Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 169 Stirling Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1970, with 199 dwelling units.

Town
Queenstown
Planning area
Queenstown
Completed
1970
Storeys
16
Total units
199
Flat model
Improved
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$370k
Last transacted
Jun 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 43 years
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What are resale prices at Block 169 Stirling Rd?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$370k (S$557 psf), from 262 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room262S$370,000recent60 sqmS$557 psf

Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$398k) and 4 for rent (median S$2,800/mo) 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 Jun 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 169 Stirling Rd get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 169 Stirling Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,000/mo

24 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

9.7%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$36,000

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
3-Room24S$3,000/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.

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What has recently sold at Block 169 Stirling Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 169 Stirling Rd has 262 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$400,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jun 20263-Room16 TO 1860 sqmS$400,000
May 20263-Room10 TO 1260 sqmS$345,000
Mar 20263-Room04 TO 0660 sqmS$310,000
Mar 20263-Room10 TO 1260 sqmS$375,000
Dec 20253-Room07 TO 0960 sqmS$385,000
Nov 20253-Room10 TO 1260 sqmS$378,000
Nov 20253-Room10 TO 1260 sqmS$370,000
May 20253-Room13 TO 1560 sqmS$362,000
Jan 20253-Room16 TO 1860 sqmS$360,000
May 20243-Room07 TO 0970 sqmS$400,000
May 20243-Room01 TO 0360 sqmS$360,000
Jul 20233-Room13 TO 1570 sqmS$392,000
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What flat types are in Block 169 Stirling Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 169 Stirling Rd has 199 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 1985-Room: 1
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Where is Block 169 Stirling Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 169 Stirling Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown.

Block 169 Stirling Rd is an HDB block located along Stirling Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1970, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 199 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.

The address is Block 169 Stirling Rd, Singapore 140169. 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 564m away, around 9 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.

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How far is Block 169 Stirling Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 169 Stirling Rd is Queenstown MRT, about 564 m away (~9 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority757 m
  • New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 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 school1.7 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Anchorpoint · 293 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 53 mHawker centre: Blk 159 Mei Chin Road · 312 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 169 Stirling Rd?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 169 Stirling Rd (~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 sales at Block 169 Stirling Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 169 Stirling Rd

How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 169 Stirling Rd cost?

3-Room flats at Block 169 Stirling Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$370k (S$557 psf), from 262 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

Is Block 169 Stirling Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 169 Stirling Rd 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 169 Stirling Rd?

Gross rental yield at Block 169 Stirling Rd is about 9.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/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 169 Stirling Rd?

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 169 Stirling Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 169 Stirling Rd is Queenstown MRT, about 564 m away (~9 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 169 Stirling Rd?

Queenstown Primary School is within 1 km of Block 169 Stirling Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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