How floor level changes the price
5-Room units on higher floors (28 TO 30) trade at a median of S$1,215,000, while lower floors (01 TO 03) sit at S$900,000. That is a 35% premium for height in this segment.
| Floor band | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 01 TO 03 | S$900,000 | 35 |
| 04 TO 06 | S$1,030,000 | 45 |
| 07 TO 09 | S$1,059,000 | 44 |
| 10 TO 12 | S$1,085,000 | 51 |
| 13 TO 15 | S$1,040,000 | 33 |
| 16 TO 18 | S$1,030,000 | 43 |
| 19 TO 21 | S$1,080,000 | 35 |
| 22 TO 24 | S$1,135,000 | 26 |
| 25 TO 27 | S$1,250,000 | 19 |
| 28 TO 30 | S$1,215,000 | 8 |
How flat age changes the price
Comparing per-square-metre value strips out unit size. 5-Room flats built in the 2010s trade at S$12,658 psm, against S$6,590 psm for 1970s stock. Newer flats carry more remaining lease, which the market prices in.
| Built | Median per sqm | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | S$6,590 psm | 72 |
| 1980s | S$7,385 psm | 50 |
| 1990s | S$8,750 psm | 37 |
| 2000s | S$9,848 psm | 154 |
| 2010s | S$12,658 psm | 32 |
Prices by flat model
Most 5-room resales in Bukit Merah are Improved flats (268 sales, median S$1,101,900).
| Model | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Improved | S$1,101,900 | 268 |
| Standard | S$785,000 | 48 |
| Model A | S$1,100,000 | 23 |
| Adjoined flat | S$800,000 | 5 |
Most-traded blocks
The blocks with the most 5-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 96A HENDERSON RD | S$1,431,500 | 10 |
| 9A BOON TIONG RD | S$1,500,000 | 9 |
| 113 DEPOT RD | S$738,000 | 7 |
| 87 ZION RD | S$995,000 | 7 |
| 118C JLN MEMBINA | S$1,111,944 | 6 |
| 2 DELTA AVE | S$1,091,900 | 6 |
| 119C KIM TIAN RD | S$1,140,000 | 6 |
| 114 DEPOT RD | S$725,000 | 6 |
Source: HDB resale transaction records. Medians shown for blocks with the most recent sales.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 5-room HDB flat cost in Bukit Merah?
The median 5-room HDB resale price in Bukit Merah is S$1,058,000, based on 345 recent transactions. Prices range from S$610,000 to S$1,728,000 depending on floor level, remaining lease, flat model, and exact block.
Does floor level affect 5-room prices in Bukit Merah?
Yes. 5-Room flats on higher floors (28 TO 30) sell for a median of S$1,215,000, versus S$900,000 on lower floors (01 TO 03). That is a 35% premium for height.
Are newer 5-room flats in Bukit Merah more expensive?
Per square metre, 5-room flats from the 2010s trade at S$12,658 psm, compared with S$6,590 psm for 1970s stock, a 92% premium for the longer remaining lease.
Which blocks have the most 5-room resale activity in Bukit Merah?
Over the recent window, 96A HENDERSON RD recorded the most 5-room resales (10), at a median of S$1,431,500. Block-level medians vary with floor, unit size, and lease.