- Station: Tanah Merah (East-West Line) — Interchange
- HDB blocks within 500m: 0
- HDB blocks within 1km: 32
- Avg resale price nearby: $549,859
- Average block age: 38 years
Station Overview
Tanah Merah is a station on the East-West Line, serving as a major interchange station. Station code: EW4.
The station is surrounded by HDB estates in BD. There are 0 HDB blocks within comfortable walking distance (500m) and 32 within 1km, making this a well-served MRT location for HDB residents.
Recent resale transactions indicate an average price of $549,859 for HDB flats near this station.
HDB Blocks Within 500m–1km
These 32 HDB blocks are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Tanah Merah MRT. While slightly further, these blocks often offer better value with lower resale prices.
| Block | Road Name | Town | Year Built | Units | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | BEDOK STH RD | BD | 1975 | — | 720m |
| 170 | BEDOK STH RD | BD | 1985 | 88 | 720m |
| 165 | BEDOK STH RD | BD | 1984 | 110 | 770m |
| 169 | BEDOK STH AVE 3 | BD | 1984 | 96 | 770m |
| 164 | BEDOK STH RD | BD | 1985 | 88 | 790m |
| 166 | BEDOK STH AVE 3 | BD | 1984 | 96 | 810m |
| 128 | BEDOK NTH ST 2 | BD | 1977 | 155 | 820m |
| 168 | BEDOK STH AVE 3 | BD | 1985 | 19 | 820m |
| 125 | BEDOK NTH RD | BD | 1977 | 154 | 830m |
| 163 | BEDOK STH RD | BD | 1984 | 96 | 830m |
| 126 | BEDOK NTH ST 2 | BD | 1977 | 156 | 840m |
| 162 | BEDOK STH RD | BD | 1985 | 20 | 840m |
| 124 | BEDOK NTH RD | BD | 1977 | 154 | 850m |
| 161 | BEDOK STH AVE 3 | BD | 1985 | 20 | 860m |
| 167 | BEDOK STH AVE 3 | BD | 1985 | 72 | 860m |
| 153A | BEDOK STH RD | BD | 2021 | 103 | 870m |
| 121 | BEDOK NTH RD | BD | 1977 | 154 | 890m |
| 160 | BEDOK STH AVE 3 | BD | 1985 | 72 | 890m |
| 153B | BEDOK STH RD | BD | 2021 | 100 | 900m |
| 153 | BEDOK STH RD | BD | 2022 | — | 910m |
| 159 | BEDOK STH AVE 3 | BD | 1984 | 96 | 910m |
| 119 | BEDOK NTH RD | BD | 1977 | 154 | 920m |
| 129 | BEDOK NTH ST 2 | BD | 1977 | 153 | 930m |
| 127 | BEDOK NTH ST 2 | BD | 1977 | 154 | 940m |
| 157 | BEDOK STH AVE 3 | BD | 1984 | 96 | 940m |
| 152C | BEDOK STH RD | BD | 2021 | 90 | 950m |
| 117 | BEDOK NTH RD | BD | 1977 | 211 | 960m |
| 153C | BEDOK STH RD | BD | 2021 | 117 | 960m |
| 155 | BEDOK STH AVE 3 | BD | 1985 | 8 | 960m |
| 158 | BEDOK STH AVE 3 | BD | 1985 | 16 | 960m |
| 122 | BEDOK NTH ST 2 | BD | 1977 | 216 | 970m |
| 156 | BEDOK STH AVE 3 | BD | 1985 | 88 | 1 km |
Price Context
Based on 378 recent HDB resale transactions (last 2 years) for streets near Tanah Merah MRT. The overall average resale price is $549,859.
| Street | Transactions | Avg Price | Min Price | Max Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEDOK NTH RD | 198 | $558,606 | $325,000 | $1,030,000 |
| BEDOK NTH ST 2 | 72 | $504,844 | $272,000 | $880,000 |
| BEDOK STH RD | 72 | $520,209 | $330,000 | $828,000 |
| BEDOK STH AVE 3 | 36 | $651,081 | $363,000 | $1,100,000 |
Flat Type & Size Analysis
Recent HDB resale transactions near Tanah Merah MRT by flat type (last 2 years). 4 ROOM flats are the most actively traded with 175 transactions at an average price of $595,251. The price efficiency is $6,587/sqm.
| Flat Type | Transactions | Avg Price | Avg Size | Price/sqm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ROOM | 175 | $595,251 | 90.2 sqm | $6,587/sqm |
| 3 ROOM | 150 | $426,101 | 68.3 sqm | $6,252/sqm |
| 5 ROOM | 42 | $749,852 | 118.8 sqm | $6,315/sqm |
| EXECUTIVE | 7 | $1,008,397 | 148.0 sqm | $6,822/sqm |
| 2 ROOM | 4 | $302,500 | 44.0 sqm | $6,875/sqm |
Recent Price Trend
Quarterly average resale prices for HDB blocks near Tanah Merah MRT over the last 4 quarters.
Over this period, average resale prices have increased by 1.4%, from $632,651 to $641,634.
| Quarter | Transactions | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-Q2 | 21 | $632,651 |
| 2025-Q3 | 54 | $559,107 |
| 2025-Q4 | 34 | $587,824 |
| 2026-Q1 | 47 | $641,634 |
Rental Market & Yield
Rental transactions for HDB flats on streets near Tanah Merah MRT (last 2 years). MRT proximity typically boosts rental demand, making these units attractive for both tenants and investors.
EXECUTIVE flats offer the highest estimated gross yield at 4.34% near this station, based on average resale price versus monthly rent.
| Flat Type | Rental Txns | Avg Monthly Rent | Est. Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-ROOM | 481 | $2,618/mo | — |
| 4-ROOM | 417 | $3,178/mo | — |
| 5-ROOM | 109 | $3,618/mo | — |
| 2-ROOM | 11 | $1,825/mo | — |
| EXECUTIVE | 11 | $3,645/mo | 4.34% |
Block Age Profile
The 32 HDB blocks within 1km of Tanah Merah MRT range from 2022 to 1975 (built), with an average age of 38 years.
| Built | Blocks | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 | 34.4% |
| 1980s | 16 | 50% |
| 2020s | 5 | 15.6% |
27 blocks were built before 1990 (over 35 years old). Older blocks may face lease decay considerations for buyers — remaining lease affects CPF usage and loan tenure. Consider checking the Lease Decay Calculator for impact analysis.
FAQ
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Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers the latest available data and is updated as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Distances calculated using haversine formula.
- Resale and rental data from HDB via data.gov.sg.
- Storey premium and size analysis based on transactions from the last 2 years.
Median values used to minimize outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.