Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd
8A Boon Tiong Rd, Singapore 164008
Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 2003, with 123 dwelling units. Across 50 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$875k (S$804 psf, 100 sqm). The lease has approximately 79 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd?
Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 2003, with 123 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 2003
- Storeys
- 21
- Total units
- 123
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$875k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 79 years
What are resale prices at Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$875k (S$804 psf), from 50 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 34 | S$838,000recent | 100 sqm | S$779 psf |
| 5-Room | 16 | S$850,000recent | 115 sqm | S$687 psf |
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“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 Jul 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd get?
Flats at Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$4,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.9% (from 18 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,300/mo
18 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$51,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 14 | S$4,300/mo |
| 5-Room | 4 | S$4,200/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd?
Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd has 50 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,018,500 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 100 sqm | S$1,018,500 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$985,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$815,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$938,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 115 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$865,888 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$768,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$875,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$875,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$940,000 |
What flat types are in Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd?
Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd has 123 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd?
Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd is an HDB block located along Boon Tiong Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 2003, with up to 21 storeys. It has an estimated 123 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd, Singapore 164008. 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 302m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blks 22A/B Havelock Road for food options, Kim Pong Park for greenery and recreation, and Kim Seng Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 302 m away (~5 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT302 m · ~5 min
- Havelock MRT443 m · ~7 min
- Great World MRT917 m · ~14 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 priority531 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km765 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority829 m
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.3 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.5 km
- Crescent Girls' 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 8A Boon Tiong Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd (~S$875k) needs about S$6,975/mo in income and S$3,285/mo in repayments, after S$20,850 stamp duty and a S$219k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$875k) — 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$20,850
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$219k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,285/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,975/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 8A Boon Tiong Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$875k (S$804 psf), from 50 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$838k; 5-Room ≈ S$850k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd has about 79 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2003). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd is about 5.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,300/mo against a resale price of about S$875k. 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 8A Boon Tiong Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$875k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,975/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,285/mo after a S$219k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 302 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Alexandra Primary School are within 1 km of Block 8A Boon Tiong Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.