Blk 17 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah (completed in 1949, 4 storeys, 32 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $800,000, about 6% below the Bukit Merah median, from 3 sales. 29 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Bukit Merah |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1949 |
| Lease from | 1973 |
| Storeys | 4 |
| Dwelling units | 32 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×20 · 4-room ×12 |
| Recorded resales | 29 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $737,500 | $8,381/m² | 2 |
| 4-Room | $1,010,000 | $9,182/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,450/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.7% (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 30% of Bukit Merah blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $508,523–$568,856 (central estimate $538,689). Recent sales — median $681,095 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $224,000 | $369,620 | 2 |
| 1998 | $298,000 | $476,712 | 1 |
| 1999 | $238,000 | $380,639 | 2 |
| 2001 | $240,000 | $374,930 | 1 |
| 2004 | $238,000 | $365,346 | 3 |
| 2006 | $277,000 | $419,162 | 1 |
| 2007 | $328,000 | $486,080 | 1 |
| 2008 | $395,000 | $548,945 | 1 |
| 2010 | $515,000 | $691,954 | 1 |
| 2011 | $538,000 | $686,788 | 1 |
| 2012 | $600,000 | $732,384 | 3 |
| 2013 | $710,000 | $846,642 | 1 |
| 2014 | $630,000 | $743,557 | 2 |
| 2015 | $628,888 | $746,145 | 1 |
| 2018 | $565,000 | $667,121 | 1 |
| 2019 | $700,000 | $821,858 | 1 |
| 2021 | $680,888 | $782,671 | 1 |
| 2023 | $735,444 | $759,819 | 2 |
| 2024 | $675,000 | $681,095 | 1 |
| 2025 | $905,000 | $905,000 | 2 |
| Record sale | $1,010,000 (4-Room, 2025-11) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $181,000 (1995-10) |
| Busiest year | 2004 · 3 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +21% (+1.9%/yr, 2015→2025) |
| Total transacted | $14.7M across 29 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 | $1,010,000 |
| 2025-04 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $800,000 |
| 2024-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $675,000 |
| 2023-08 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 | $820,000 |
| 2023-06 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 | $650,888 |
| 2021-06 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $680,888 |
| 2019-12 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 | $700,000 |
| 2018-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 | $565,000 |
| 2015-09 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $628,888 |
| 2014-07 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 | $650,000 |
| 2014-03 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 | $610,000 |
| 2013-06 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 | $710,000 |
| 2012-10 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 | $648,000 |
| 2012-09 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $598,000 |
| 2012-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 | $600,000 |
| 2011-01 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $538,000 |
| 2010-04 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 | $515,000 |
| 2008-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $395,000 |
| 2007-08 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 | $328,000 |
| 2006-07 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $277,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 17 | $800,000 | $9,091/m² |
| 2. Blk 22 | $700,000 | $7,955/m² |
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $800,000 (3 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $508,523–$568,856 (central estimate $538,689). Recent sales — median $681,095 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $4,450/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1949 and its 99-year lease runs from 1973.