How floor level changes the price
4-Room units on higher floors (40 TO 42) trade at a median of S$1,152,000, while lower floors (01 TO 03) sit at S$740,000. That is a 56% premium for height in this segment.
| Floor band | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 01 TO 03 | S$740,000 | 84 |
| 04 TO 06 | S$800,000 | 107 |
| 07 TO 09 | S$840,000 | 105 |
| 10 TO 12 | S$860,500 | 104 |
| 13 TO 15 | S$943,000 | 87 |
| 16 TO 18 | S$982,500 | 68 |
| 19 TO 21 | S$988,000 | 72 |
| 22 TO 24 | S$1,009,000 | 43 |
| 25 TO 27 | S$1,024,888 | 50 |
| 28 TO 30 | S$1,041,400 | 36 |
| 31 TO 33 | S$1,100,000 | 9 |
| 34 TO 36 | S$1,099,000 | 10 |
| 37 TO 39 | S$1,188,000 | 7 |
| 40 TO 42 | S$1,152,000 | 6 |
How flat age changes the price
Comparing per-square-metre value strips out unit size. 4-Room flats built in the 2010s trade at S$10,870 psm, against S$6,463 psm for 1970s stock. Newer flats carry more remaining lease, which the market prices in.
| Built | Median per sqm | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | S$6,463 psm | 85 |
| 1980s | S$6,792 psm | 87 |
| 1990s | S$7,962 psm | 40 |
| 2000s | S$10,165 psm | 277 |
| 2010s | S$10,870 psm | 301 |
Prices by flat model
Most 4-room resales in Bukit Merah are Model A flats (654 sales, median S$955,000). Premium Apartment units command the top of the range at S$1,074,000.
| Model | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Model A | S$955,000 | 654 |
| New Generation | S$620,000 | 64 |
| Improved | S$530,000 | 26 |
| Standard | S$499,000 | 18 |
| Premium Apartment | S$1,074,000 | 14 |
| Simplified | S$650,000 | 13 |
Most-traded blocks
The blocks with the most 4-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 90A TELOK BLANGAH ST 31 | S$988,000 | 25 |
| 93B TELOK BLANGAH ST 31 | S$970,000 | 23 |
| 92B TELOK BLANGAH ST 31 | S$940,000 | 14 |
| 10B BOON TIONG RD | S$1,189,444 | 14 |
| 70C TELOK BLANGAH HTS | S$968,000 | 14 |
| 90B TELOK BLANGAH ST 31 | S$939,444 | 12 |
| 26D JLN MEMBINA | S$970,000 | 11 |
| 80A TELOK BLANGAH ST 31 | S$1,088,000 | 11 |
Source: HDB resale transaction records. Medians shown for blocks with the most recent sales.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 4-room HDB flat cost in Bukit Merah?
The median 4-room HDB resale price in Bukit Merah is S$930,000, based on 790 recent transactions. Prices range from S$420,000 to S$1,530,000 depending on floor level, remaining lease, flat model, and exact block.
Does floor level affect 4-room prices in Bukit Merah?
Yes. 4-Room flats on higher floors (40 TO 42) sell for a median of S$1,152,000, versus S$740,000 on lower floors (01 TO 03). That is a 56% premium for height.
Are newer 4-room flats in Bukit Merah more expensive?
Per square metre, 4-room flats from the 2010s trade at S$10,870 psm, compared with S$6,463 psm for 1970s stock, a 68% premium for the longer remaining lease.
Which blocks have the most 4-room resale activity in Bukit Merah?
Over the recent window, 90A TELOK BLANGAH ST 31 recorded the most 4-room resales (25), at a median of S$988,000. Block-level medians vary with floor, unit size, and lease.