Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee
8 Jln Bt Ho Swee, Singapore 161008
Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1962, with 72 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$292k (56 sqm), from 64 resales on record. The lease has approximately 45 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1962, with 72 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1962
- Storeys
- 9
- Total units
- 72
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$292k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 45 years
What are resale prices at Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$292k (S$484 psf), from 64 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 64 | S$292,000recent | 56 sqm | S$484 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 Nov 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee has 64 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$280,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 sqm | S$333,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 sqm | S$302,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 sqm | S$292,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 sqm | S$300,080 |
| Oct 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 55 sqm | S$253,888 |
| Jun 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 sqm | S$283,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 sqm | S$288,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 sqm | S$280,888 |
What flat types are in Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee has 72 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee is Havelock MRT, about 205 m away (~3 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Havelock MRT205 m · ~3 min
- Tiong Bahru MRT533 m · ~8 min
- Great World MRT739 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority769 m
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority856 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km937 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority945 m
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.5 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.7 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 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
Buying a flat at Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee (~S$292k) needs about S$2,328/mo in income and S$1,096/mo in repayments, after S$4,040 stamp duty and a S$73k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$292k) — 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$4,040
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$73k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,096/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,328/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 Jln Bt Ho Swee
What is the resale price at Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee have recently resold around S$292k (56 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee?⌄
Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee has approximately 45 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1962). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee?⌄
Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee has 72 dwelling units across up to 9 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee is Havelock MRT, about 205 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, River Valley Primary School, Alexandra Primary School are within 1 km of Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈45 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
