How floor level changes the price
3-Room units on higher floors (37 TO 39) trade at a median of S$812,000, while lower floors (01 TO 03) sit at S$400,888. That is a 103% premium for height in this segment.
| Floor band | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 01 TO 03 | S$400,888 | 135 |
| 04 TO 06 | S$420,000 | 149 |
| 07 TO 09 | S$425,500 | 136 |
| 10 TO 12 | S$438,000 | 96 |
| 13 TO 15 | S$448,000 | 57 |
| 16 TO 18 | S$724,000 | 24 |
| 19 TO 21 | S$719,444 | 24 |
| 22 TO 24 | S$780,000 | 19 |
| 25 TO 27 | S$769,888 | 16 |
| 28 TO 30 | S$762,000 | 5 |
| 31 TO 33 | S$795,000 | 8 |
| 37 TO 39 | S$812,000 | 5 |
How flat age changes the price
Comparing per-square-metre value strips out unit size. 3-Room flats built in the 2010s trade at S$11,281 psm, against S$6,056 psm for 1960s stock. Newer flats carry more remaining lease, which the market prices in.
| Built | Median per sqm | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | S$6,056 psm | 46 |
| 1970s | S$6,090 psm | 333 |
| 1980s | S$6,587 psm | 122 |
| 2000s | S$11,917 psm | 27 |
| 2010s | S$11,281 psm | 148 |
Prices by flat model
Most 3-room resales in Bukit Merah are Improved flats (243 sales, median S$395,000). Premium Apartment units command the top of the range at S$772,500.
| Model | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Improved | S$395,000 | 243 |
| Model A | S$735,000 | 186 |
| Standard | S$380,000 | 127 |
| New Generation | S$442,000 | 107 |
| Premium Apartment | S$772,500 | 14 |
Most-traded blocks
The blocks with the most 3-room resale activity give the clearest read on what buyers are actually paying, because each has enough sales to form a reliable median.
| Block | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 16 TELOK BLANGAH CRES | S$366,500 | 12 |
| 44 TELOK BLANGAH DR | S$430,000 | 12 |
| 80C TELOK BLANGAH ST 31 | S$770,000 | 11 |
| 119 BT MERAH VIEW | S$420,000 | 11 |
| 105A DEPOT RD | S$680,000 | 11 |
| 2 JLN BT MERAH | S$376,000 | 11 |
| 128 BT MERAH VIEW | S$390,000 | 11 |
| 129 BT MERAH VIEW | S$427,500 | 10 |
Source: HDB resale transaction records. Medians shown for blocks with the most recent sales.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 3-room HDB flat cost in Bukit Merah?
The median 3-room HDB resale price in Bukit Merah is S$435,000, based on 677 recent transactions. Prices range from S$280,000 to S$910,000 depending on floor level, remaining lease, flat model, and exact block.
Does floor level affect 3-room prices in Bukit Merah?
Yes. 3-Room flats on higher floors (37 TO 39) sell for a median of S$812,000, versus S$400,888 on lower floors (01 TO 03). That is a 103% premium for height.
Are newer 3-room flats in Bukit Merah more expensive?
Per square metre, 3-room flats from the 2010s trade at S$11,281 psm, compared with S$6,056 psm for 1960s stock, a 86% premium for the longer remaining lease.
Which blocks have the most 3-room resale activity in Bukit Merah?
Over the recent window, 16 TELOK BLANGAH CRES recorded the most 3-room resales (12), at a median of S$366,500. Block-level medians vary with floor, unit size, and lease.