Block 8 Toh Yi Dr
8 Toh Yi Dr, Singapore 590008
Block 8 Toh Yi Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Timah, completed in 1988, with 32 dwelling units. Across 40 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$970k (S$617 psf, 145 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 8 Toh Yi Dr?
Block 8 Toh Yi Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Timah, completed in 1988, with 32 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Timah
- Planning area
- Bukit Timah
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 32
- Flat model
- Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$970k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2022
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 8 Toh Yi Dr?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$970k (S$617 psf), from 40 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 40 | S$970,000recent | 145 sqm | S$617 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 Mar 2022.
What rent and yield does Block 8 Toh Yi Dr get?
Flats at Block 8 Toh Yi Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$4,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 7 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,600/mo
7 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$55,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 7 | S$4,600/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 Nov 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 8 Toh Yi Dr?
Block 8 Toh Yi Dr has 40 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,070,000 in Mar 2022 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$1,070,000 |
| Apr 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Sept 2019 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$990,000 |
| Mar 2019 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Oct 2018 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 145 sqm | S$990,000 |
| Sept 2018 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 145 sqm | S$985,000 |
| Apr 2018 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$898,000 |
| Dec 2017 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 145 sqm | S$918,000 |
| Dec 2017 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 145 sqm | S$920,000 |
| Aug 2016 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 145 sqm | S$995,000 |
| Sept 2015 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 145 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Nov 2011 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$835,000 |
What flat types are in Block 8 Toh Yi Dr?
Block 8 Toh Yi Dr has 32 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 8 Toh Yi Dr?
Block 8 Toh Yi Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Timah.
Block 8 Toh Yi Dr is an HDB block located along Toh Yi Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1988, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 32 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 8 Toh Yi Dr, Singapore 590008. It is part of District 21, Upper Bukit Timah / Clementi Park / Ulu Pandan, the Bukit Timah planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Beauty World MRT, approximately 413m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kap Mall for shopping, ZAC MEAT & POULTRY PTE LTD for groceries, Bukit Timah Market for food options, Cheng Soon Garden Pg for greenery and recreation, and Bukit Timah Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 8 Toh Yi Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8 Toh Yi Dr is Beauty World MRT, about 413 m away (~6 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Beauty World MRT413 m · ~6 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority233 m
- Bukit Timah Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority802 m
- Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.2 km
- Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.2 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 Toh Yi Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 8 Toh Yi Dr (~S$970k) needs about S$7,733/mo in income and S$3,642/mo in repayments, after S$23,700 stamp duty and a S$243k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$970k) — 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$23,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$243k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,642/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,733/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 8 Toh Yi Dr
How much does a Executive flat at Block 8 Toh Yi Dr cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 8 Toh Yi Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$970k (S$617 psf), from 40 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 8 Toh Yi Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 8 Toh Yi Dr has about 66 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). 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 8 Toh Yi Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 8 Toh Yi Dr is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,600/mo against a resale price of about S$970k. 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 Toh Yi Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$970k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,733/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,642/mo after a S$243k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 8 Toh Yi Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8 Toh Yi Dr is Beauty World MRT, about 413 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 8 Toh Yi Dr?⌄
Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School, Bukit Timah Primary School are within 1 km of Block 8 Toh Yi Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.