Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8
173 Bt Batok West Ave 8, Singapore 650173
Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 24 dwelling units. Across 39 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$307k (S$387 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 24 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Batok
- Planning area
- Bukit Batok
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 24
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$307k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$307k (S$387 psf), from 39 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 26 | S$210,000recent | 67 sqm | S$291 psf |
| 4-Room | 13 | S$234,200recent | 93 sqm | S$234 psf |
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“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Nov 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.4% (from 20 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
20 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 14 | S$2,400/mo |
| 4-Room | 6 | S$2,300/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 has 39 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$515,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 98 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$322,800 |
| Feb 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$268,000 |
| Feb 2016 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Jan 2016 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Sept 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$307,000 |
| Aug 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$411,000 |
| Jun 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$322,500 |
| Sept 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 98 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Apr 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$180,000 |
What flat types are in Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 has 24 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok.
Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Bt Batok West Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 24 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8, Singapore 650173. It is part of District 23, Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang / Choa Chu Kang, the Bukit Batok planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Bukit Batok MRT Exit D, approximately 957m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include West Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 254 Jurong East Street 24 for food options, and Yuhua Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bukit Batok Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km265 m
- Princess Elizabeth Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority345 m
- Yuhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority369 m
- Crest Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km388 m
- Millennia InstituteCentralised institutewithin 1 km476 m
- Jurong Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority891 m
- Fuhua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 (~S$307k) needs about S$2,447/mo in income and S$1,153/mo in repayments, after S$4,340 stamp duty and a S$77k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$307k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$4,340
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$77k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,153/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,447/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$307k (S$387 psf), from 39 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$210k; 4-Room ≈ S$234k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is about 9.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$307k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$307k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,447/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,153/mo after a S$77k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8?⌄
Princess Elizabeth Primary School, Yuhua Primary School, Jurong Primary School are within 1 km of Block 173 Bt Batok West Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.