Block 8 Kim Tian Pl
8 Kim Tian Pl, Singapore 163008
Block 8 Kim Tian Pl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1983, with 96 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$885k (131 sqm), from 87 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 8 Kim Tian Pl?
Block 8 Kim Tian Pl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1983, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$885k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 8 Kim Tian Pl?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$885k (S$628 psf), from 87 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 87 | S$885,000recent | 131 sqm | S$628 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 Aug 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 8 Kim Tian Pl?
Block 8 Kim Tian Pl has 87 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,100,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 131 sqm | S$1,100,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 131 sqm | S$1,110,111 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 131 sqm | S$1,180,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 131 sqm | S$1,032,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 131 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 131 sqm | S$1,030,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 131 sqm | S$885,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 131 sqm | S$866,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 131 sqm | S$838,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 131 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 131 sqm | S$765,000 |
| Jan 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 131 sqm | S$700,000 |
What flat types are in Block 8 Kim Tian Pl?
Block 8 Kim Tian Pl has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 8 Kim Tian Pl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8 Kim Tian Pl is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 343 m away (~5 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT343 m · ~5 min
- Havelock MRT932 m · ~15 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 priority194 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km777 m
- Chij (Kellock)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority896 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority959 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority975 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.0 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 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 Kim Tian Pl?
Buying a flat at Block 8 Kim Tian Pl (~S$885k) needs about S$7,055/mo in income and S$3,323/mo in repayments, after S$21,150 stamp duty and a S$221k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$885k) — 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$21,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$221k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,323/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,055/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 Kim Tian Pl
What is the resale price at Block 8 Kim Tian Pl?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 8 Kim Tian Pl have recently resold around S$885k (131 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 Kim Tian Pl?⌄
Block 8 Kim Tian Pl has approximately 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 8 Kim Tian Pl?⌄
Block 8 Kim Tian Pl has 96 dwelling units across up to 25 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 8 Kim Tian Pl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8 Kim Tian Pl is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 343 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 8 Kim Tian Pl?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Chij (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School, Alexandra Primary School are within 1 km of Block 8 Kim Tian Pl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 8 Kim Tian Pl a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 8 Kim Tian Pl sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈58 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
