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. Across 64 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$292k (S$484 psf, 56 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Standard
- 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 |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block — search all listings.
“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 rent and yield does Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee get?
Flats at Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
—
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 14 | S$3,000/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee?
Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee is an HDB block located along Jln Bt Ho Swee. The block is recorded as completed around 1962, with up to 9 storeys. It has an estimated 72 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee, Singapore 161008. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, the Bukit Merah planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Havelock MRT, approximately 205m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, FASSLER GOURMET PTE LTD for groceries, Blks 22A/B Havelock Road for food options, Ganges Ave Os for greenery and recreation, and Kim Seng Community Centre for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee have recently resold for a median of about S$292k (S$484 psf), from 64 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee has about 45 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1962). 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 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee?⌄
based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$292k. 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 Jln Bt Ho Swee?⌄
For a flat at about S$292k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,328/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,096/mo after a S$73k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.