Blk 161 Bukit Merah Central — HDB resale prices
HDB resale prices, Bukit Merah · 3-Room · built 1980
median resale price, last 24 months
1 sale in that window · as of Sep 2026
How it compares
Blk 161 Bukit Merah Central is an HDB block in Bukit Merah (completed in 1980, 4 storeys, 57 units). As of Sep 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $410,000, about 48% below the Bukit Merah median, from 1 sales. 55 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Price by year
At a glance
Unit mix (sold): 3-room ×52 · 4-room ×3 · 5-room ×1
Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Sep 2026)
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,100/mo (3 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~9.1% (Bukit Merah average: ~5.3%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 86% of Bukit Merah blocks with recent sales.
What the price model says
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $428,039–$478,535 (central estimate $453,287). Recent sales — median $415,214 — sit below that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
Median resale price by year
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $61,000 | $114,199 | 1 |
| 1991 | $138,000 | $249,760 | 1 |
| 1992 | $71,000 | $125,680 | 2 |
| 1993 | $61,000 | $105,560 | 2 |
| 1994 | $115,500 | $193,873 | 2 |
| 1995 | $233,000 | $384,471 | 1 |
| 1996 | $206,500 | $336,105 | 2 |
| 1997 | $214,000 | $341,406 | 2 |
| 1998 | $157,000 | $251,154 | 1 |
| 1999 | $155,000 | $247,895 | 5 |
| 2000 | $164,000 | $258,798 | 1 |
| 2001 | $146,500 | $228,863 | 5 |
| 2002 | $133,000 | $208,591 | 3 |
| 2003 | $156,000 | $243,474 | 3 |
| 2004 | $169,500 | $260,194 | 1 |
| 2005 | $172,000 | $262,788 | 4 |
| 2006 | $188,000 | $284,485 | 1 |
| 2007 | $207,500 | $307,505 | 4 |
| 2009 | $260,750 | $360,254 | 2 |
| 2010 | $318,000 | $427,265 | 1 |
| 2011 | $333,000 | $425,094 | 1 |
| 2013 | $393,888 | $469,693 | 3 |
| 2014 | $368,000 | $434,332 | 1 |
| 2018 | $340,000 | $401,454 | 1 |
| 2019 | $361,000 | $423,844 | 1 |
| 2021 | $383,000 | $440,253 | 1 |
| 2023 | $393,000 | $406,025 | 1 |
| 2024 | $416,666 | $420,428 | 1 |
| 2025 | $410,000 | $410,000 | 1 |
Records
| Record sale | $416,666 (3-Room, 2024-05) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $61,000 (1990-06) |
| Busiest year | 1999 · 5 sales |
| Total transacted | $11.5M across 55 sales |
Recent resale transactions
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 68 m² | $410,000 |
| 2024-05 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 68 m² | $416,666 |
| 2023-03 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 68 m² | $393,000 |
| 2021-12 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 68 m² | $383,000 |
| 2019-11 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 68 m² | $361,000 |
| 2018-08 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 68 m² | $340,000 |
| 2014-03 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 68 m² | $368,000 |
| 2013-12 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 68 m² | $408,000 |
| 2013-06 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 68 m² | $393,888 |
| 2013-02 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 68 m² | $376,000 |
| 2011-01 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 68 m² | $333,000 |
| 2010-09 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 68 m² | $318,000 |
| 2009-03 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 68 m² | $262,000 |
| 2009-02 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 68 m² | $259,500 |
| 2007-08 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 68 m² | $220,000 |
| 2007-04 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 68 m² | $193,000 |
| 2007-03 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 68 m² | $217,000 |
| 2007-03 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 68 m² | $198,000 |
| 2006-04 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 68 m² | $188,000 |
| 2005-11 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 68 m² | $175,000 |
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Quick answers
How much does a flat at Blk 161 Bukit Merah Central cost?
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $410,000 (1 sales, as of Sep 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
Is Blk 161 Bukit Merah Central fairly priced?
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $428,039–$478,535 (central estimate $453,287). Recent sales — median $415,214 — sit below that range.
What is the rent at Blk 161 Bukit Merah Central?
The median monthly rent is $3,100/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
How old is Blk 161 Bukit Merah Central?
The block was completed in 1980 and its 99-year lease runs from 1980.