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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$968k (90 sqm), from 83 resales on record. The lease has approximately 77 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
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$968k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 77 years
What are resale prices at Block 8 Cantonment Cl?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$968k (S$921 psf), from 83 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 | 52 | S$820,000recent | 90 sqm | S$846 psf |
| 5-Room | 17 | S$833,000recent | 110 sqm | S$704 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 May 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 8 Cantonment Cl?
Block 8 Cantonment Cl has 83 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$688,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 110 sqm | S$1,088,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 90 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| 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 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$985,000 |
What flat types are in Block 8 Cantonment Cl?
Block 8 Cantonment Cl has 145 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 8 Cantonment Cl
What is the resale price at Block 8 Cantonment Cl?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 8 Cantonment Cl have recently resold around S$968k (90 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 8 Cantonment Cl by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$432k; 4-Room ≈ S$820k; 5-Room ≈ S$833k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 8 Cantonment Cl?⌄
Block 8 Cantonment Cl has approximately 77 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2000). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 8 Cantonment Cl?⌄
Block 8 Cantonment Cl has 145 dwelling units across up to 30 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 8 Cantonment Cl a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 8 Cantonment Cl sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈77 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
