Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8
179 Bt Batok West Ave 8, Singapore 650179
Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 32 dwelling units. Across 57 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$295k (S$366 psf, 72 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 32 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Batok
- Planning area
- Bukit Batok
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 32
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$295k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$295k (S$366 psf), from 57 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 37 | S$270,000recent | 67 sqm | S$374 psf |
| 4-Room | 20 | S$295,000recent | 98 sqm | S$295 psf |
“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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$1,750/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.1% (from 4 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$1,750/mo
4 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$21,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 4 | S$1,750/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 Apr 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 has 57 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$465,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 96 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 98 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 99 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 96 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$242,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$295,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$240,000 |
| Mar 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$258,000 |
| Oct 2016 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Jul 2016 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$280,000 |
What flat types are in Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 has 32 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok.
Block 179 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 32 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 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8, Singapore 650179. 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 893m away, around 14 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 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 893 m away (~14 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bukit Batok MRT893 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Crest Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km303 m
- Bukit Batok Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km333 m
- Yuhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority357 m
- Princess Elizabeth Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority400 m
- Millennia InstituteCentralised institutewithin 1 km506 m
- Jurong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Fuhua 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 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 (~S$295k) needs about S$2,352/mo in income and S$1,108/mo in repayments, after S$4,100 stamp duty and a S$74k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$295k) — 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$4,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$74k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,108/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,352/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 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$295k (S$366 psf), from 57 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$270k; 4-Room ≈ S$295k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 179 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 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is about 7.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$1,750/mo against a resale price of about S$295k. 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 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$295k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,352/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,108/mo after a S$74k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 893 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8?⌄
Yuhua Primary School, Princess Elizabeth Primary School are within 1 km of Block 179 Bt Batok West Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.