- Station: Tiong Bahru (East-West Line)
- HDB blocks within 500m: 34
- HDB blocks within 1km: 109
- Avg resale price nearby: $780,479
- Average block age: 39 years
Station Overview
Tiong Bahru is a station on the East-West Line. Station code: EW17.
The station is surrounded by HDB estates in BM. There are 34 HDB blocks within comfortable walking distance (500m) and 109 within 1km, making this one of the densest HDB clusters near an MRT station.
Recent resale transactions indicate an average price of $780,479 for HDB flats near this station.
HDB Blocks Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These 34 HDB blocks are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Tiong Bahru MRT. Proximity to MRT typically commands a resale premium of 5–15% compared to blocks further away.
| Block | Road Name | Town | Year Built | Units | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11A | BOON TIONG RD | BM | 2014 | — | 190m |
| 10B | BOON TIONG RD | BM | 2014 | 160 | 230m |
| 11B | BOON TIONG RD | BM | 2015 | — | 260m |
| 10A | BOON TIONG RD | BM | 2014 | 228 | 280m |
| 124 | KIM TIAN PL | BM | 1969 | 288 | 280m |
| 120B | KIM TIAN PL | BM | 1998 | — | 310m |
| 125 | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 1993 | 70 | 310m |
| 123 | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 1994 | 80 | 330m |
| 120A | KIM TIAN PL | BM | 1999 | 107 | 340m |
| 130 | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 1973 | 293 | 350m |
| 120 | KIM TIAN PL | BM | 1999 | 106 | 370m |
| 122 | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 1994 | 96 | 370m |
| 125 | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 1995 | 78 | 390m |
| 125A | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 1993 | — | 390m |
| 118 | JLN MEMBINA | BM | 2002 | — | 400m |
| 118D | JLN MEMBINA | BM | 2001 | 172 | 400m |
| 121A | KIM TIAN PL | BM | 1999 | 106 | 410m |
| 126 | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 1995 | 116 | 410m |
| 121 | KIM TIAN PL | BM | 1999 | 106 | 420m |
| 125A | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 2001 | — | 430m |
| 118C | JLN MEMBINA | BM | 2001 | 143 | 460m |
| 124B | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 1995 | 92 | 460m |
| 126A | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2011 | 214 | 460m |
| 117A | JLN MEMBINA | BM | 2001 | — | 470m |
| 126A | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 1995 | — | 470m |
| 129 | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 1973 | 297 | 470m |
| 119 | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2001 | — | 480m |
| 119D | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2000 | 200 | 480m |
| 123 | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 1972 | 320 | 490m |
| 126 | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2011 | — | 490m |
| 126B | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2012 | — | 490m |
| 117 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1968 | 154 | 500m |
| 124A | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 1995 | 80 | 500m |
| 126C | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2011 | 214 | 500m |
HDB Blocks Within 500m–1km
These 75 HDB blocks are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Tiong Bahru MRT. While slightly further, these blocks often offer better value with lower resale prices.
| Block | Road Name | Town | Year Built | Units | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118B | JLN MEMBINA | BM | 2001 | 143 | 510m |
| 128A | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 2001 | — | 510m |
| 129A | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 2000 | — | 510m |
| 116 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1968 | 154 | 530m |
| 119A | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2000 | — | 530m |
| 119C | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2001 | 200 | 530m |
| 127 | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2011 | — | 540m |
| 127A | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2011 | 219 | 540m |
| 16 | TAMAN HO SWEE | BM | 1963 | 78 | 540m |
| 118A | JLN MEMBINA | BM | 2001 | 172 | 560m |
| 119B | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2001 | 200 | 560m |
| 128 | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 1974 | 120 | 560m |
| 115 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1968 | 154 | 570m |
| 127B | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2012 | — | 580m |
| 128 | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 1973 | 300 | 580m |
| 115 | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 1973 | — | 590m |
| 121 | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 1972 | 224 | 590m |
| 129 | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 1975 | 113 | 590m |
| 131B | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2000 | 141 | 600m |
| 14 | TAMAN HO SWEE | BM | 1963 | 81 | 600m |
| 106A | HENDERSON CRES | BM | 1972 | — | 610m |
| 117 | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 1973 | 280 | 610m |
| 127C | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2011 | 221 | 610m |
| 116 | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 1973 | 73 | 630m |
| 120 | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 1972 | 120 | 630m |
| 129A | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2000 | — | 630m |
| 10 | JLN BT HO SWEE | BM | 1962 | 120 | 640m |
| 131A | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2000 | — | 640m |
| 104 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1967 | 216 | 650m |
| 106 | HENDERSON CRES | BM | 1973 | 130 | 650m |
| 127D | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2011 | 231 | 650m |
| 105 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1967 | 324 | 660m |
| 111 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1969 | 2 | 660m |
| 12 | TAMAN HO SWEE | BM | 1963 | 79 | 660m |
| 1 | DELTA AVE | BM | 1982 | 96 | 670m |
| 17 | TIONG BAHRU RD | BM | 1949 | 32 | 670m |
| 113 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1968 | 120 | 680m |
| 131 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1975 | 142 | 680m |
| 131C | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 2000 | 118 | 680m |
| 105 | HENDERSON CRES | BM | 1974 | 270 | 690m |
| 105A | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 2003 | — | 690m |
| 113A | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 2003 | — | 690m |
| 12A | TAMAN HO SWEE | BM | 1996 | — | 690m |
| 130 | KIM TIAN RD | BM | 1975 | 108 | 690m |
| 17 | SENG POH RD | BM | 1949 | 16 | 690m |
| 1 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1974 | 244 | 700m |
| 104A | HENDERSON CRES | BM | 1997 | — | 700m |
| 11 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1986 | 21 | 700m |
| 112 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 2013 | — | 700m |
| 104 | HENDERSON CRES | BM | 1967 | 96 | 710m |
| 118 | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 2001 | 130 | 710m |
| 106 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1967 | 330 | 720m |
| 110 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1969 | 167 | 720m |
| 107A | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 2003 | — | 730m |
| 118A | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 2001 | — | 740m |
| 119 | BT MERAH VIEW | BM | 1974 | 296 | 740m |
| 133 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1974 | 112 | 740m |
| 103 | HENDERSON CRES | BM | 1967 | 140 | 750m |
| 107 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1967 | 222 | 750m |
| 109 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1983 | 118 | 760m |
| 102 | HENDERSON CRES | BM | 1967 | 140 | 770m |
| 134A | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1994 | — | 770m |
| 101 | HENDERSON CRES | BM | 1967 | 96 | 790m |
| 139 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1995 | 102 | 790m |
| 108 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1983 | 169 | 800m |
| 134 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1994 | 112 | 820m |
| 132 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1975 | 130 | 840m |
| 135 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1995 | 123 | 850m |
| 138 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1975 | 88 | 870m |
| 136 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1974 | 88 | 880m |
| 137 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1974 | 89 | 900m |
| 140 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1978 | 96 | 930m |
| 169 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1987 | — | 970m |
| 143 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1981 | 96 | 990m |
| 168 | JLN BT MERAH | BM | 1987 | — | 990m |
Price Context
Based on 484 recent HDB resale transactions (last 2 years) for streets near Tiong Bahru MRT. The overall average resale price is $780,479.
| Street | Transactions | Avg Price | Min Price | Max Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLN MEMBINA | 99 | $923,494 | $668,000 | $1,358,000 |
| JLN BT MERAH | 98 | $518,890 | $255,000 | $1,080,000 |
| KIM TIAN RD | 93 | $893,372 | $358,000 | $1,580,000 |
| BOON TIONG RD | 60 | $1,164,907 | $815,000 | $1,588,000 |
| BT MERAH VIEW | 44 | $501,264 | $340,000 | $1,390,000 |
| KIM TIAN PL | 24 | $1,054,479 | $872,000 | $1,180,000 |
| HENDERSON CRES | 23 | $472,296 | $370,000 | $571,000 |
| DELTA AVE | 13 | $852,838 | $670,000 | $1,150,000 |
| JLN BT HO SWEE | 12 | $319,083 | $255,000 | $420,000 |
| TAMAN HO SWEE | 11 | $342,980 | $305,000 | $405,000 |
| TIONG BAHRU RD | 7 | $797,429 | $700,000 | $1,010,000 |
Flat Type & Size Analysis
Recent HDB resale transactions near Tiong Bahru MRT by flat type (last 2 years). 4 ROOM flats are the most actively traded with 204 transactions at an average price of $886,982. The price efficiency is $9,679/sqm.
| Flat Type | Transactions | Avg Price | Avg Size | Price/sqm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ROOM | 204 | $886,982 | 91.6 sqm | $9,679/sqm |
| 3 ROOM | 158 | $459,449 | 64.5 sqm | $7,143/sqm |
| 5 ROOM | 106 | $1,117,119 | 116.5 sqm | $9,639/sqm |
| 2 ROOM | 16 | $362,493 | 45.9 sqm | $7,908/sqm |
Recent Price Trend
Quarterly average resale prices for HDB blocks near Tiong Bahru MRT over the last 4 quarters.
Over this period, average resale prices have increased by 2.4%, from $823,322 to $843,477.
| Quarter | Transactions | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-Q2 | 29 | $823,322 |
| 2025-Q3 | 58 | $853,578 |
| 2025-Q4 | 51 | $799,238 |
| 2026-Q1 | 49 | $843,477 |
Rental Market & Yield
Rental transactions for HDB flats on streets near Tiong Bahru MRT (last 2 years). MRT proximity typically boosts rental demand, making these units attractive for both tenants and investors.
| Flat Type | Rental Txns | Avg Monthly Rent | Est. Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-ROOM | 621 | $3,808/mo | — |
| 3-ROOM | 590 | $2,943/mo | — |
| 5-ROOM | 290 | $4,284/mo | — |
| 2-ROOM | 56 | $2,359/mo | — |
| EXECUTIVE | 1 | $2,700/mo | — |
Block Age Profile
The 109 HDB blocks within 1km of Tiong Bahru MRT range from 2015 to 1949 (built), with an average age of 39 years.
| Built | Blocks | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2 | 1.8% |
| 1960s | 19 | 17.4% |
| 1970s | 24 | 22% |
| 1980s | 7 | 6.4% |
| 1990s | 20 | 18.3% |
| 2000s | 23 | 21.1% |
| 2010s | 14 | 12.8% |
52 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.
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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.