Block 8 Empress Rd
8 Empress Rd, Singapore 260008
Block 8 Empress Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Timah, completed in 1975, with 186 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$460k (65 sqm), from 218 resales on record. The lease has approximately 49 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 8 Empress Rd?
Block 8 Empress Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Timah, completed in 1975, with 186 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Timah
- Planning area
- Bukit Timah
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 186
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$460k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 8 Empress Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$460k (S$641 psf), from 218 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 213 | S$460,000recent | 65 sqm | S$636 psf |
| 5-Room | 5 | S$755,000recent | 130 sqm | S$540 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 8 Empress Rd?
Block 8 Empress Rd has 218 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$548,888 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$548,888 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$523,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$458,888 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 76 sqm | S$485,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 130 sqm | S$1,008,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$448,168 |
What flat types are in Block 8 Empress Rd?
Block 8 Empress Rd has 186 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 8 Empress Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8 Empress Rd is Farrer Road MRT, about 251 m away (~4 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Farrer Road MRT251 m · ~4 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Nanyang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority560 m
- St. Margaret's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km651 m
- Hwa Chong InstitutionMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km950 m
- Raffles Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- National Junior CollegeMixed-level school1.5 km
- Nanyang Girls' High SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school2.0 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 Empress Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 8 Empress Rd (~S$460k) needs about S$3,667/mo in income and S$1,727/mo in repayments, after S$8,400 stamp duty and a S$115k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$460k) — 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$8,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$115k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,727/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,667/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 Empress Rd
What is the resale price at Block 8 Empress Rd?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 8 Empress Rd have recently resold around S$460k (65 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 8 Empress Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$460k; 5-Room ≈ S$755k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 8 Empress Rd?⌄
Block 8 Empress Rd has approximately 49 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 8 Empress Rd?⌄
Block 8 Empress Rd has 186 dwelling units across up to 14 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 8 Empress Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8 Empress Rd is Farrer Road MRT, about 251 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 8 Empress Rd?⌄
Nanyang Primary School is within 1 km of Block 8 Empress Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 8 Empress Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 8 Empress Rd sits in Bukit Timah, in the Bukit Timah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈49 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
