Blk 72 Telok Blangah Hts is an HDB block in Bukit Merah (completed in 1977, 20 storeys, 76 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $850,000, from 3 sales. 91 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Bukit Merah |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1977 |
| Lease from | 1978 |
| Storeys | 20 |
| Dwelling units | 76 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 5-room ×76 |
| Recorded resales | 91 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $850,000 | $7,025/m² | 3 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,250/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.0% (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 56% of Bukit Merah blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $706,432–$790,246 (central estimate $748,339). Recent sales — median $805,116 — sit above that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $125,000 | $234,014 | 2 |
| 1991 | $179,000 | $323,964 | 2 |
| 1992 | $140,000 | $247,819 | 5 |
| 1993 | $300,000 | $519,146 | 3 |
| 1995 | $416,000 | $686,437 | 6 |
| 1996 | $490,000 | $797,536 | 3 |
| 1997 | $544,000 | $867,873 | 2 |
| 1998 | $421,500 | $674,276 | 8 |
| 1999 | $411,500 | $658,122 | 10 |
| 2000 | $399,000 | $629,638 | 4 |
| 2001 | $389,000 | $607,699 | 4 |
| 2002 | $400,000 | $627,340 | 1 |
| 2003 | $375,000 | $585,275 | 5 |
| 2004 | $361,000 | $554,159 | 4 |
| 2005 | $395,000 | $603,496 | 1 |
| 2006 | $330,000 | $499,362 | 1 |
| 2007 | $430,000 | $637,238 | 1 |
| 2008 | $489,000 | $679,580 | 6 |
| 2009 | $488,000 | $674,225 | 1 |
| 2010 | $564,000 | $757,790 | 2 |
| 2012 | $713,000 | $870,316 | 1 |
| 2014 | $750,000 | $885,187 | 1 |
| 2015 | $715,000 | $848,313 | 1 |
| 2017 | $655,500 | $777,372 | 2 |
| 2019 | $520,000 | $610,523 | 1 |
| 2020 | $595,000 | $699,784 | 3 |
| 2021 | $657,500 | $755,787 | 6 |
| 2022 | $665,000 | $720,248 | 2 |
| 2025 | $854,000 | $854,000 | 2 |
| 2026 | $772,000 | $772,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $858,000 (5-Room, 2025-01) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $125,000 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 1999 · 10 sales |
| Total transacted | $40.8M across 91 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 117 | $772,000 |
| 2025-01 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 | $858,000 |
| 2025-01 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 121 | $850,000 |
| 2022-06 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 | $600,000 |
| 2022-01 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 | $730,000 |
| 2021-12 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 | $650,000 |
| 2021-12 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 | $728,000 |
| 2021-11 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 | $713,000 |
| 2021-07 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 | $570,000 |
| 2021-06 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 | $665,000 |
| 2021-02 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 | $620,000 |
| 2020-12 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $535,000 |
| 2020-08 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 | $618,000 |
| 2020-07 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 | $595,000 |
| 2019-07 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 | $520,000 |
| 2017-06 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 | $690,000 |
| 2017-05 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 | $621,000 |
| 2015-07 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 121 | $715,000 |
| 2014-04 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 | $750,000 |
| 2012-06 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 | $713,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 70C | $968,000 | $10,409/m² |
| 2. Blk 85 | $950,000 | $9,000/m² |
| 3. Blk 74 | $908,000 | $7,761/m² |
| 4. Blk 70A | $896,500 | $10,457/m² |
| 5. Blk 72 | $850,000 | $7,025/m² |
| 6. Blk 70B | $835,000 | $10,484/m² |
| 7. Blk 87 | $820,000 | $8,891/m² |
| 8. Blk 88 | $803,000 | $8,909/m² |
| 9. Blk 86 | $800,000 | $8,364/m² |
| 10. Blk 73 | $770,000 | $6,581/m² |
| 11. Blk 68 | $629,000 | $6,912/m² |
| 12. Blk 59 | $621,500 | $6,793/m² |
| 13. Blk 69 | $600,000 | $6,538/m² |
| 14. Blk 57 | $588,888 | $6,471/m² |
| 15. Blk 56 | $579,944 | $6,373/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 20 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $850,000 (3 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $706,432–$790,246 (central estimate $748,339). Recent sales — median $805,116 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $4,250/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1977 and its 99-year lease runs from 1978.