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. Across 219 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$656 psf, 65 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$480k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 8 Empress Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$656 psf), from 219 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 214 | S$460,000recent | 65 sqm | S$641 psf |
| 5-Room | 5 | S$755,000recent | 130 sqm | S$540 psf |
Live now: 24 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$500k) and 6 for rent (median S$3,425/mo) — 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 8 Empress Rd get?
Flats at Block 8 Empress Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,000/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 8 Empress Rd?
Block 8 Empress Rd has 219 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$500,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$500,000 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in Block 8 Empress Rd?
Block 8 Empress Rd has 186 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 8 Empress Rd?
Block 8 Empress Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Timah.
Block 8 Empress Rd is an HDB block located along Empress Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 14 storeys. It has an estimated 186 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 8 Empress Rd, Singapore 260008. It is part of District 10, Ardmore / Bukit Timah / Holland Road / Tanglin, the Bukit Timah planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Farrer Road MRT, approximately 250m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 7 Empress Road for food options, and King'S Rd Park for greenery and recreation.
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$480k) needs about S$3,826/mo in income and S$1,802/mo in repayments, after S$9,000 stamp duty and a S$120k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$480k) — 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$9,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$120k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,802/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,826/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 Empress Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 8 Empress Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 8 Empress Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 8 Empress Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$480k (S$656 psf), from 219 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 8 Empress Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$460k; 5-Room ≈ S$755k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 8 Empress Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 8 Empress Rd has about 49 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). 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 Empress Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 8 Empress Rd is about 7.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$480k. 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 Empress Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$480k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,826/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,802/mo after a S$120k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.