Proximity to Bukit Merah Secondary School is one of the highest-leverage locational variables in the Singapore property market. Primary-school proximity matters for families during the Phase 2A/2B/2C/3 registration windows; the 1km school-zone catchment is the operative threshold for the Phase 2C balloting advantage. The Ministry of Education maintains the official registration framework.
For private condo buyers in particular, proximity to Bukit Merah Secondary School translates to (a) immediate quality-of-life benefit during the holding period, (b) measurable rental-yield uplift via stronger tenant demand, and (c) resale-pricing premium when exiting. The premium magnitude varies: school-zone proximity premium typically runs 3–8% over equivalent units outside the 1km catchment. This private condos shortlist surfaces the developments closest to Bukit Merah Secondary School.
The cost framework applies uniformly: private condo buyers face BSD per the IRAS BSD, ABSD per the IRAS ABSD by buyer profile, and SORA-pegged mortgages at ~4.0% all-in via the MAS TDSR explainer framework. Use the stamp duty calculator to size your upfront cost.
- School: Bukit Merah Secondary School (Secondary)
- Condos within 1km: 9
- Condos within 2km: 121
- Family-friendly (3BR+): 9
Condos Within 1km
Condos within the priority admission zone (1km) of Bukit Merah Secondary School.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTRA | 670m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2016 | $2,275 psf |
| ECHELON | 730m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 | $2,069 psf |
| ALEX RESIDENCES | 740m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2013 | $2,101 psf |
| THE METROPOLITAN CONDOMINIUM | 760m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | $1,738 psf |
| ASCENTIA SKY | 790m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2008 | $1,747 psf |
| ALESSANDREA | 890m | D3 | Freehold | $1,732 psf |
| TANGLIN VIEW | 890m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $1,647 psf |
| TANGLIN REGENCY | 900m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1994 | $1,620 psf |
| THE CREST | 990m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 | $1,939 psf |
Condos 1\u{2013}2km Away
| Condo | Distance | District | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL GARDEN | 1.1 km | D3 | $2,062 psf |
| CENTRAL GREEN CONDOMINIUM | 1.1 km | D3 | $1,584 psf |
| TERESA VILLE | 1.1 km | D4 | $1,655 psf |
| SRI MENANTI ESTATE | 1.1 km | D3 | $2,407 psf |
| CLYDESVIEW | 1.1 km | D3 | $1,638 psf |
| MERAPRIME | 1.1 km | D3 | $1,864 psf |
| TERESA VILLAS | 1.2 km | D4 | $591 psf |
| TERESA TERRACE | 1.2 km | D4 | — |
| JERVOIS TREASURES | 1.2 km | D10 | $2,611 psf |
| PETIT JERVOIS | 1.2 km | D10 | $2,690 psf |
| MON JERVOIS | 1.2 km | D10 | $1,855 psf |
| DOMAIN 21 | 1.2 km | D3 | $1,760 psf |
| CASA JERVOIS | 1.2 km | D10 | $2,107 psf |
| TERESA 8 | 1.2 km | D4 | $1,039 psf |
| JERVOIS PRIVE | 1.2 km | D10 | $2,989 psf |
| JERVOIS GROVE | 1.2 km | D10 | $1,853 psf |
| TWIN REGENCY | 1.2 km | D3 | $2,079 psf |
| JERVOIS MANSION | 1.2 km | D10 | $2,578 psf |
| JERVOIS MANSIONS | 1.2 km | D10 | — |
| JERVOIS MEADOWS | 1.2 km | D10 | $1,611 psf |
| JERVOIS COURT | 1.2 km | D10 | — |
| REGENCY SUITES | 1.2 km | D3 | $2,040 psf |
| JERVOIS LODGE | 1.2 km | D10 | $1,829 psf |
| JERVOIS JADE | 1.2 km | D10 | $1,283 psf |
| 38 JERVOIS | 1.2 km | D10 | $2,305 psf |
| JERVOIS REGENCY | 1.3 km | D10 | $1,625 psf |
| DORMER PARK | 1.3 km | D10 | $1,998 psf |
| KAI FOOK MANSION | 1.3 km | D3 | $1,025 psf |
| ONE JERVOIS | 1.3 km | D10 | $2,066 psf |
| JERVOIS VIEW | 1.3 km | D10 | $1,727 psf |
| HIGHLINE RESIDENCES | 1.3 km | D3 | $2,293 psf |
| JERVOISVILLE | 1.3 km | D10 | $2,187 psf |
| SHEARES VILLE | 1.3 km | D10 | $1,993 psf |
| MOUNT ECHO PARK | 1.3 km | D10 | — |
| YONG SIAK VIEW | 1.4 km | D3 | $1,715 psf |
| YONG SIAK COURT | 1.4 km | D3 | $1,667 psf |
| THE REGENCY AT TIONG BAHRU | 1.4 km | D3 | $2,224 psf |
| ALEXIS | 1.4 km | D3 | $1,672 psf |
| HOLT RESIDENCES | 1.4 km | D10 | $1,855 psf |
| AVENUE SOUTH RESIDENCE | 1.5 km | D3 | $2,261 psf |
| SHEPHERD'S HILL ESTATE | 1.5 km | D3 | $1,826 psf |
| CRYSTAL COURT | 1.5 km | D10 | $1,493 psf |
| RIVER VALLEY COURT | 1.5 km | D9 | — |
| EMERALD PARK | 1.5 km | D3 | $1,468 psf |
| THE HORIZON | 1.5 km | D10 | $2,148 psf |
| NATHAN PLACE | 1.5 km | D10 | $1,899 psf |
| THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER | 1.6 km | D4 | $1,898 psf |
| LOFT @ NATHAN | 1.6 km | D10 | $1,823 psf |
| NATHAN RESIDENCES | 1.6 km | D10 | $1,861 psf |
| QUEENS | 1.6 km | D3 | $1,546 psf |
| SHANGHAI ONE | 1.6 km | D10 | $1,857 psf |
| NATHAN SUITES | 1.6 km | D10 | $2,305 psf |
| THE ANCHORAGE | 1.6 km | D3 | $1,785 psf |
| QUEENSBERRY LODGE | 1.6 km | D10 | $1,407 psf |
| RV RESIDENCES | 1.6 km | D10 | $2,246 psf |
| RV EDGE | 1.7 km | D10 | $2,035 psf |
| REGENCY LODGE | 1.7 km | D10 | $1,852 psf |
| HARVEST MANSIONS | 1.7 km | D3 | $1,255 psf |
| CHARLESTON | 1.7 km | D10 | $2,031 psf |
| PERMAI RESIDENCES | 1.7 km | D4 | — |
| THE PEARL @ MOUNT FABER | 1.7 km | D4 | $1,384 psf |
| HARBOUR SUITES | 1.7 km | D4 | $1,632 psf |
| THE INTERLACE | 1.7 km | D4 | $1,468 psf |
| QUEENS PEAK | 1.7 km | D3 | $2,104 psf |
| STUDIO 3 | 1.7 km | D10 | $1,819 psf |
| THE MERCURY | 1.7 km | D10 | $2,058 psf |
| HARBOUR VIEW TOWERS | 1.7 km | D4 | $1,455 psf |
| STELLAR RV | 1.7 km | D10 | $1,871 psf |
| PENRITH | 1.7 km | D3 | $2,796 psf |
| MILL POINT | 1.7 km | D10 | $2,083 psf |
| REGENCY PARK | 1.7 km | D10 | $2,161 psf |
| TANGLIN PARK | 1.7 km | D10 | $2,326 psf |
| ZENITH | 1.7 km | D10 | $2,023 psf |
| MELROSE PARK | 1.7 km | D10 | $2,380 psf |
| SKYLINE RESIDENCES | 1.7 km | D4 | $2,161 psf |
| RIVER VALLEY APARTMENTS | 1.8 km | D10 | $1,695 psf |
| LATITUDE | 1.8 km | D10 | $2,592 psf |
| BISHOPSGATE RESIDENCES | 1.8 km | D10 | $3,566 psf |
| TIONG BAHRU ESTATE | 1.8 km | D3 | $4,188 psf |
| KELLOCK LODGE | 1.8 km | D10 | $1,799 psf |
| M5 | 1.8 km | D10 | $2,090 psf |
| DRAGON VIEW PARK | 1.8 km | D10 | $2,355 psf |
| MUTIARA VIEW | 1.8 km | D10 | $2,095 psf |
| RV SUITES | 1.8 km | D10 | $1,882 psf |
| THE MONTANA | 1.8 km | D10 | $2,011 psf |
| BEVERLY HILL | 1.8 km | D10 | $2,370 psf |
| MOUNT FABER LODGE | 1.8 km | D4 | $1,491 psf |
| MUTIARA CREST | 1.8 km | D10 | $1,927 psf |
| ENG HOON MANSIONS | 1.8 km | D3 | $1,341 psf |
| COMMONWEALTH TOWERS | 1.9 km | D3 | $2,076 psf |
| THE ASTON | 1.9 km | D10 | $1,825 psf |
| ONE CHATSWORTH | 1.9 km | D10 | $1,911 psf |
| GREAT WORLD CITY | 1.9 km | D9 | — |
| CARIBBEAN AT KEPPEL BAY | 1.9 km | D4 | $1,762 psf |
| PROMENADE PEAK | 1.9 km | D3 | $2,981 psf |
| ZYON GRAND | 1.9 km | D3 | $3,052 psf |
| TANGLIN HILL MEADOWS | 1.9 km | D10 | $2,165 psf |
| KASTURINA LODGE | 1.9 km | D10 | $1,980 psf |
| SPRING GROVE | 1.9 km | D10 | $1,696 psf |
| TIARA | 1.9 km | D9 | $2,323 psf |
| GRAMERCY PARK | 1.9 km | D10 | $2,997 psf |
| GRANGE ROAD APARTMENTS | 1.9 km | D10 | — |
| VALLEY HOUSE | 2 km | D9 | — |
| 120 GRANGE | 2 km | D10 | $2,855 psf |
| RAINBOW MANSION | 2 km | D10 | — |
| TANGLIN HILL CONDOMINIUM | 2 km | D10 | $1,852 psf |
| CLIVEDEN AT GRANGE | 2 km | D10 | $2,798 psf |
| TANGLIN HILL VILLAS | 2 km | D10 | $2,507 psf |
| TRIBECA | 2 km | D9 | $2,375 psf |
| CENTENNIA SUITES | 2 km | D9 | $2,833 psf |
| THE TRILLIUM | 2 km | D9 | $2,559 psf |
| PARKVIEW ECLAT | 2 km | D10 | $3,403 psf |
Family-Friendly Condos (3BR+ Available)
Condos near Bukit Merah Secondary School with 3-bedroom or larger units suitable for families.
| Condo | Distance | District |
|---|---|---|
| ARTRA | 670m | D3 |
| ECHELON | 730m | D3 |
| ALEX RESIDENCES | 740m | D3 |
| THE METROPOLITAN CONDOMINIUM | 760m | D3 |
| ASCENTIA SKY | 790m | D3 |
| ALESSANDREA | 890m | D3 |
| TANGLIN VIEW | 890m | D3 |
| TANGLIN REGENCY | 900m | D10 |
| THE CREST | 990m | D3 |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Bukit Merah Secondary School is sorted by walking-distance, not as-the-crow-flies. Singapore’s urban form — built around limited road grids, MRT alignment, and walkway connectivity — means actual walking distance can be 1.3–1.8x the straight-line distance. Each unit’s rated distance reflects this real-walking-distance computation.
Within the shortlist, individual private condos differ on (a) tenure type (mix of freehold, 999-year, and 99-year leasehold), (b) unit-type mix (studio / 1BR / 2BR / 3BR / 4BR), (c) MCST or S&CC fees (for condos vs HDB), and (d) age + facilities standard. The proximity-premium is one variable; the comprehensive evaluation needs all of these. Use the comparison tool to place 2–3 candidates side-by-side on price, PSF, yield, and walkability score.
Cross-reference the list against URA REALIS (for private condo transacted caveats) or the HDB resale portal (for HDB resale transactions) to verify recent per-unit transacted prices. The proximity-premium varies by district and demand cohort; well-connected RCR / OCR with strong upgrader demand tends to see the highest premium, while super-prime CCR sees a smaller relative premium because PSF is already high.
The distance-vs-price curve for Bukit Merah Secondary School typically follows a step-function: units 0–500m command the full premium (5–10% for MRT, 3–8% for schools), units 500m–1km command a partial premium (3–5%), and units 1km+ command little to no premium. For yield-focused buyers, the 500m–1km band can offer the best yield-to-price tradeoff — close enough for tenant-demand support but priced below the premium-floor 0–500m tier.
The 1km school-zone threshold is binary in regulatory terms (you either qualify for Phase 2C balloting advantage or you don’t), so for family-stage buyers the cliff is meaningful. For MRT-proximity there’s no equivalent binary threshold, but the walking-time-tolerance threshold typically sits around 8–10 minutes — buyers tolerate longer walks if the segment is otherwise compelling.
Within the shortlist, value-buyers should look for: (a) older private condos in the 500m–1km band with strong fundamentals (freehold tenure or good unit-mix) that are priced below the proximity-premium-floor adjacent stock; (b) private condos in projects where MCST or S&CC fees are lower than comparable proximity-tier stock; (c) units on lower floors in private condos with good orientation, where the floor-band discount partially offsets the proximity-premium. The price heatmap visualises district-level PSF concentration; cross-reference with the URA Property Price Index for cycle context.
FAQ
How many condos are near Bukit Merah Secondary School?
How is the distance to Bukit Merah Secondary School computed?
Walking distance, not as-the-crow-flies. Singapore’s urban form means actual walking distance is typically 1.3–1.8x the straight-line distance. The list reflects real-walking computation, verified against the LTA MRT system map (for MRT) or Ministry of Education (for schools).
What is the typical proximity premium for Bukit Merah Secondary School?
School-zone proximity (within 1km catchment) typically commands 3–8% premium over outside-catchment units. The premium is highest near brand-name primary schools.
Does the primary school affect rental yield?
Yes. School-zone-proximate units attract longer-lease family tenants who prioritise schooling stability, supporting both rental rates and tenancy duration.
How does cooling-measure environment affect this list?
The post-April-2023 cooling-measure regime (foreigner ABSD 60%, SC second-property ABSD 20%, TDSR 55%) shapes demand-side composition across all districts. Proximity premium remains structural, but the absolute price level reflects the broader demand-supply equilibrium. See IRAS ABSD and the MAS TDSR explainer.
Where can I verify transacted prices for private condos in this list?
The official source is URA REALIS for private residential caveats. ShiokNest aggregates this data into per-project transacted history.
Should I always prioritise proximity to Bukit Merah Secondary School?
Honest answer: depends on holding horizon and buyer profile. For family-stage buyers, school-zone proximity is binary-valuable during the 6-year primary-school window. For MRT-proximity, daily commute quality compounds across the holding period. Yield-focused investors should run the ROI calculator with proximity-tier-specific yield assumptions.
Methodology & Sources
Numbers in this article reflect the latest available data and update as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Distances: haversine formula.
- Data: URA REALIS.
Outlier-resistant medians anchor every PSF figure shown above. Volume counts are exact transaction tallies, not estimates.