HDB block · Queenstown
Blk 161 Mei Ling Street, Singapore 140161
Blk 161 Mei Ling Street (S140161) has 227 dwelling units, 20 storeys, completed in 1970. Common areas are managed by Tanjong Pagar Town Council.
🏢 Block profile
- Completed
- 1970
- Storeys
- 20
- Dwelling units
- 227
- HDB town
- Queenstown
- Postal district
- D03
- Constituency
- Queenstown SMC
Flats by type
| Type | Flats |
|---|---|
| 3-Room | 168 |
| 4-Room | 57 |
| 5-Room | 1 |
| Rental flats | 1 |
📅 Lease & CPF Age-95 rule
A 99-year lease commencing in 1970 leaves about 43 years in 2026.
The youngest buyer whose age plus the remaining lease reaches 95 is 52 (52 + 43 = 95); for younger buyers CPF usage is reduced. CPF usage is in any case capped by the valuation and withdrawal limits.
The lease start is a verified figure from HDB's resale registrations for this block. HDB records a lease commencement year, not a date, so the remaining lease is approximate (within about a year). CPF usage also depends on the purchase price, the valuation, the property type and loan circumstances. HDB's lease record for a flat is the one that counts, so check it before buying. See CPF's guidance on using CPF for a home purchase.
💰 Recent HDB resale transactions
| Type | Sales | Median | Range | Median $ psf |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 ROOM | 3 | $440,000 | $440,000 | $568 |
| 4 ROOM | 1 | $580,000 | $580,000 | $634 |
| Month | Type | Storey | Sqm | Model | Price | $ psf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 3 ROOM | 07 TO 09 | 72 | Improved | $440,000 | $568 |
| 2026-05 | 3 ROOM | 07 TO 09 | 72 | Improved | $440,000 | $568 |
| 2026-03 | 4 ROOM | 13 TO 15 | 85 | Improved | $580,000 | $634 |
| 2025-12 | 3 ROOM | 10 TO 12 | 72 | Improved | $440,000 | $568 |
| 2025-05 | 3 ROOM | 13 TO 15 | 72 | Improved | $485,000 | $626 |
| 2025-01 | 3 ROOM | 19 TO 21 | 72 | Improved | $495,000 | $639 |
| 2025-01 | 3 ROOM | 10 TO 12 | 72 | Improved | $448,000 | $578 |
| 2024-09 | 3 ROOM | 07 TO 09 | 72 | Improved | $420,000 | $542 |
| 2024-07 | 4 ROOM | 13 TO 15 | 85 | Improved | $535,000 | $585 |
| 2024-05 | 3 ROOM | 13 TO 15 | 72 | Improved | $438,000 | $565 |
HDB records the registration month, not the exact day, so sales within the same month are listed from highest to lowest registered price. HDB's public register is indicative: it excludes certain non-market transactions, and it is not a valuation, because floor, view, condition, renovation and cash-over-valuation all move the price of a particular flat.
📍 Nearby: straight-line proximity (block-centroid estimate)
MRT / LRT stations
- Queenstown MRT Station (EW19)432 m · about 5 min walk
Primary schools
Within about 1 km
Between 1 km and 2 km
Straight-line estimates from the block's centre point; real walking routes are longer. MOE measures from the school boundary, and distance does not by itself set a child's Primary 1 registration phase. Check the official distance on MOE's Primary 1 registration page.
Hawker centres
- Mei Chin Road Blk 159 (Mei Chin Road Market)190 m
- Bukit Merah Lane 1 Blk 120 (Alexandra Village Food Centre)599 m
- Margaret Drive Hawker Centre661 m
- Jalan Bukit Merah Blk 6 (ABC Brickworks Market/Food Centre)736 m
🚗 HDB car parks nearby
- Blk 161A Mei Ling Street · gantry 2.15 m (van friendly)45 m
- Blks 166-171 Stirling Road 66 m
- Blk 155-164 Stirling Road 99 m
- Blk 169A Stirling Road · gantry 2.00 m (low clearance)155 m
Gantry heights are HDB's. Live lot counts load after the page and are not part of the saved page.
🏘️ Other blocks on Mei Ling Street
❓ Questions about Blk 161 Mei Ling Street
Which Town Council manages Blk 161 Mei Ling Street (S140161)?
Blk 161 Mei Ling Street (Singapore 140161) is managed by Tanjong Pagar Town Council. Its office number is 1800 272 6415 and its 24-hour Essential Maintenance Service Unit hotline is 1800 275 5555.
How many flats are in Blk 161 Mei Ling Street and what types are they?
Blk 161 Mei Ling Street has 227 dwelling units, 20 storeys and completed in 1970. By flat type: 168 × 3-Room, 57 × 4-Room, 1 × 5-Room and 1 × Rental.
How much lease is left on Blk 161 Mei Ling Street, and how does it affect CPF use?
A 99-year lease commencing in 1970 leaves about 43 years in 2026. The youngest buyer whose age plus the remaining lease reaches 95 is 52 (52 + 43 = 95); for younger buyers CPF usage is reduced. CPF usage is in any case capped by the valuation and withdrawal limits. HDB records a lease commencement year, not a date, so the remaining lease is approximate (within about a year). CPF usage also depends on the purchase price, the valuation, the property type and loan circumstances. CPF's guidance on using CPF for a home purchase is on its website.
What have flats in Blk 161 Mei Ling Street sold for recently?
Over the 12 months from 2025-12 to 2026-11 (HDB registrations, data refreshed 2026-11-15), 3 ROOM: median $440,000 from 3 sales and 4 ROOM: median $580,000 from 1 sale. Indicative history only, not a valuation.
Which MRT station is nearest to Blk 161 Mei Ling Street?
Queenstown MRT Station is about 432 m in a straight line from Blk 161 Mei Ling Street, roughly 5 minutes' walk. It is an estimate: the real route is longer.
Which primary schools are within about 1 km of Blk 161 Mei Ling Street?
Within about 1 km in a straight line: Queenstown Primary School (629 m) and New Town Primary School (963 m). These are block-centroid estimates. MOE measures from the school boundary and its Primary 1 registration page has the official distance check; distance does not by itself set a child's registration phase.
Where can residents and visitors park near Blk 161 Mei Ling Street?
The nearest HDB car park is Blk 161A Mei Ling Street, about 45 m away. Its gantry height is 2.15 m.