Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8
178 Bt Batok West Ave 8, Singapore 650178
Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 110 dwelling units. Across 165 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$438k (S$465 psf, 73 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Batok
- Planning area
- Bukit Batok
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 110
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$438k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$438k (S$465 psf), from 165 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 107 | S$288,000recent | 73 sqm | S$367 psf |
| 4-Room | 58 | S$460,000recent | 103 sqm | S$389 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.8% (from 22 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
22 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 13 | S$2,200/mo |
| 4-Room | 9 | S$2,700/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 Oct 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 has 165 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$530,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 73 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 73 sqm | S$365,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$460,000 |
What flat types are in Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 has 110 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok.
Block 178 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 12 storeys. It has an estimated 110 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 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8, Singapore 650178. 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, approximately 842m away, around 13 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, Bukit Batok Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Bukit Batok Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 842 m away (~13 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bukit Batok MRT842 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Crest Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km326 m
- Bukit Batok Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km332 m
- Princess Elizabeth Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority392 m
- Yuhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority398 m
- Millennia InstituteCentralised institutewithin 1 km487 m
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Jurong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Bukit View Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 (~S$438k) needs about S$3,492/mo in income and S$1,645/mo in repayments, after S$7,740 stamp duty and a S$110k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$438k) — 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$7,740
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$110k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,645/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,492/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$438k (S$465 psf), from 165 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$288k; 4-Room ≈ S$460k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 178 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 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is about 6.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$438k. 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 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$438k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,492/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,645/mo after a S$110k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 842 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8?⌄
Princess Elizabeth Primary School, Yuhua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 178 Bt Batok West Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.