Block 8 Cantonment Cl
8 Cantonment Cl, Singapore 81008
Block 8 Cantonment Cl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 2000, with 145 dwelling units. Across 84 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$968k (S$929 psf, 90 sqm). The lease has approximately 76 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 8 Cantonment Cl?
Block 8 Cantonment Cl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 2000, with 145 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 2000
- Storeys
- 30
- Total units
- 145
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$968k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 76 years
What are resale prices at Block 8 Cantonment Cl?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$968k (S$929 psf), from 84 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 14 | S$432,000recent | 60 sqm | S$669 psf |
| 4-Room | 53 | S$850,000recent | 90 sqm | S$877 psf |
| 5-Room | 17 | S$833,000recent | 110 sqm | S$704 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 8 Cantonment Cl get?
Flats at Block 8 Cantonment Cl have recently sublet for a median of S$4,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$48,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$4,200/mo |
| 5-Room | 20 | S$3,250/mo |
| 3-Room | 10 | 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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 8 Cantonment Cl?
Block 8 Cantonment Cl has 84 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,020,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 90 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$920,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$892,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 90 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 110 sqm | S$1,088,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 90 sqm | S$968,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$995,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 60 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 90 sqm | S$988,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 110 sqm | S$1,030,000 |
What flat types are in Block 8 Cantonment Cl?
Block 8 Cantonment Cl has 145 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 8 Cantonment Cl?
Block 8 Cantonment Cl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 8 Cantonment Cl is an HDB block located along Cantonment Cl. The block is recorded as completed around 2000, with up to 30 storeys. It has an estimated 145 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 8 Cantonment Cl, Singapore 081008. It is part of District 02, Anson / Tanjong Pagar, the Bukit Merah planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Outram Park MRT, approximately 623m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include 100 AM for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 6 Tanjong Pagar Plaza for food options, Tras Link Pk for greenery and recreation, Outram Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tanjong Pagar Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 8 Cantonment Cl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8 Cantonment Cl is Outram Park MRT, about 623 m away (~10 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Outram Park MRT623 m · ~10 min
- Tanjong Pagar MRT749 m · ~12 min
- Maxwell MRT754 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority110 m
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.2 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 8 Cantonment Cl?
Buying a flat at Block 8 Cantonment Cl (~S$968k) needs about S$7,717/mo in income and S$3,635/mo in repayments, after S$23,640 stamp duty and a S$242k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$968k) — 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$23,640
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$242k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,635/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,717/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 8 Cantonment Cl
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 8 Cantonment Cl cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 8 Cantonment Cl have recently resold for a median of about S$968k (S$929 psf), from 84 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 8 Cantonment Cl by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$432k; 4-Room ≈ S$850k; 5-Room ≈ S$833k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 8 Cantonment Cl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 8 Cantonment Cl has about 76 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2000). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 8 Cantonment Cl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 8 Cantonment Cl is about 5.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,000/mo against a resale price of about S$968k. 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 8 Cantonment Cl?⌄
For a flat at about S$968k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,717/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,635/mo after a S$242k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 8 Cantonment Cl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8 Cantonment Cl is Outram Park MRT, about 623 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 8 Cantonment Cl?⌄
Cantonment Primary School is within 1 km of Block 8 Cantonment Cl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.