Blk 78 Indus Rd — HDB resale prices

Blk 78 Indus Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah (completed in 1972, 20 storeys, 144 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $485,000, about 43% below the Bukit Merah median, from 6 sales. 137 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.

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Price history at a glance

Block facts

Town	Bukit Merah
Completed	1972
Lease from	1982
Storeys	20
Dwelling units	144
Unit mix (sold)	3-room ×144
Recorded resales	137 since 1990

Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Jul 2026)

Flat type	Median price	Median $/m²	Sales
3-Room	$485,000	$7,269/m²	6

Median monthly rent at this block: $3,200/mo (6 rental contracts, last 12 months).

Estimated gross rental yield: ~7.9% (Bukit Merah average: ~5.2%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.

On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 53% of Bukit Merah blocks with recent sales.

What the price model says

For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $504,201–$564,021 (central estimate $534,111). Recent sales — median $491,401 — 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	$42,500	$79,565	4
1991	$55,800	$100,990	2
1992	$45,750	$80,984	2
1993	$81,500	$141,035	4
1994	$103,500	$173,730	6
1995	$125,000	$206,261	7
1996	$190,000	$309,249	6
1997	$192,500	$307,106	4
1998	$169,000	$270,350	12
1999	$140,000	$223,905	7
2000	$153,500	$242,229	6
2001	$146,000	$228,082	5
2002	$119,000	$186,634	1
2003	$184,000	$287,175	1
2004	$202,500	$310,851	2
2005	$188,000	$287,234	5
2006	$197,000	$298,104	4
2007	$251,000	$371,969	3
2008	$287,000	$398,854	6
2009	$286,500	$395,831	4
2010	$338,000	$454,137	6
2011	$370,000	$472,327	3
2012	$413,500	$504,735	4
2013	$476,500	$568,204	2
2014	$380,000	$448,494	1
2015	$360,000	$427,123	3
2016	$390,000	$465,178	4
2017	$448,000	$531,293	3
2018	$372,500	$439,828	2
2019	$354,000	$415,625	2
2020	$389,000	$457,506	3
2021	$480,000	$551,753	1
2022	$455,000	$492,801	5
2023	$535,000	$552,732	1
2025	$491,500	$491,500	4
2026	$485,000	$485,000	2

Records

Record sale	$570,000 (3-Room, 2025-01)
First recorded sale	$48,000 (1990-01)
Busiest year	1998 · 12 sales
10-year change (real)	+4% (+0.4%/yr, 2016→2026)
Total transacted	$34.2M across 137 sales

Recent resale transactions

Month	Flat type	Storey	Area (m²)	Price
2026-04	3-Room	10 TO 12	65	$480,000
2026-03	3-Room	16 TO 18	65	$490,000
2025-11	3-Room	04 TO 06	76	$473,000
2025-08	3-Room	07 TO 09	65	$465,000
2025-05	3-Room	10 TO 12	76	$510,000
2025-01	3-Room	19 TO 21	76	$570,000
2023-09	3-Room	10 TO 12	76	$535,000
2022-12	3-Room	13 TO 15	65	$455,000
2022-09	3-Room	10 TO 12	65	$427,888
2022-04	3-Room	16 TO 18	76	$518,000
2022-03	3-Room	19 TO 21	76	$496,000
2022-02	3-Room	07 TO 09	65	$445,000
2021-03	3-Room	13 TO 15	76	$480,000
2020-11	3-Room	13 TO 15	76	$518,000
2020-11	3-Room	16 TO 18	65	$389,000
2020-02	3-Room	07 TO 09	65	$375,000
2019-11	3-Room	07 TO 09	65	$330,000
2019-10	3-Room	10 TO 12	65	$378,000
2018-08	3-Room	13 TO 15	65	$370,000
2018-08	3-Room	10 TO 12	65	$375,000

Indus Rd blocks ranked by price

Block	Median (24 mo)	Median $/m²
1. Blk 78	$485,000	$7,269/m²
2. Blk 77	$430,000	$6,307/m²

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Quick answers

How much does a flat at Blk 78 Indus Rd cost?

The median resale price over the last 24 months is $485,000 (6 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.

Is Blk 78 Indus Rd fairly priced?

For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $504,201–$564,021 (central estimate $534,111). Recent sales — median $491,401 — sit below that range.

What is the rent at Blk 78 Indus Rd?

The median monthly rent is $3,200/mo over the last 12 months (6 contracts).

How old is Blk 78 Indus Rd?

The block was completed in 1972 and its 99-year lease runs from 1982.