Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres
8 Telok Blangah Cres, Singapore 90008
Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1974, with 66 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$350k (59 sqm), from 78 resales on record. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres?
Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1974, with 66 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 66
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$350k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$350k (S$520 psf), from 78 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 78 | S$350,000recent | 59 sqm | S$520 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 Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres?
Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres has 78 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$413,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 72 sqm | S$413,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$338,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 72 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 72 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 72 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$315,000 |
What flat types are in Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres?
Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres has 66 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres from MRT and schools?
3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km439 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority624 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority964 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.0 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.3 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 Telok Blangah Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres (~S$350k) needs about S$2,790/mo in income and S$1,314/mo in repayments, after S$5,200 stamp duty and a S$88k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$350k) — 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$5,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$88k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,314/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,790/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 Telok Blangah Cres
What is the resale price at Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres have recently resold around S$350k (59 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 Telok Blangah Cres?⌄
Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres has approximately 48 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres?⌄
Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres has 66 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres?⌄
Radin Mas Primary School, Gan Eng Seng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 8 Telok Blangah Cres sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈48 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
