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. Across 87 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$885k (S$628 psf, 131 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A
- 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 |
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 Aug 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 8 Kim Tian Pl get?
Flats at Block 8 Kim Tian Pl have recently sublet for a median of S$4,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.1% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,500/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$54,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 14 | S$4,500/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 8 Kim Tian Pl?
Block 8 Kim Tian Pl is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 8 Kim Tian Pl is an HDB block located along Kim Tian Pl. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 8 Kim Tian Pl, Singapore 163008. 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 Tiong Bahru MRT, approximately 342m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 112 Jalan Bukit Merah for food options, Kim Pong Park for greenery and recreation, and Bukit Merah Community Centre for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 8 Kim Tian Pl land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 8 Kim Tian Pl
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 8 Kim Tian Pl cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 8 Kim Tian Pl have recently resold for a median of about S$885k (S$628 psf), from 87 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 8 Kim Tian Pl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 8 Kim Tian Pl has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). 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 Kim Tian Pl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 8 Kim Tian Pl is about 6.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,500/mo against a resale price of about S$885k. 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 Kim Tian Pl?⌄
For a flat at about S$885k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,055/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,323/mo after a S$221k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.