Block 8 Jln Kukoh
8 Jln Kukoh, Singapore 162008
Block 8 Jln Kukoh is an HDB block in Central Area · Outram, completed in 1970, with 138 dwelling units. Across 169 resales on record, 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$300k (S$500 psf, 54 sqm). The lease has approximately 44 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 8 Jln Kukoh?
Block 8 Jln Kukoh is an HDB block in Central Area · Outram, completed in 1970, with 138 dwelling units.
- Town
- Central Area
- Planning area
- Outram
- Completed
- 1970
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 138
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$300k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 44 years
What are resale prices at Block 8 Jln Kukoh?
2-Room flats have recently resold around S$300k (S$500 psf), from 169 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 140 | S$280,168recent | 53 sqm | S$491 psf |
| 3-Room | 27 | S$390,000recent | 76 sqm | S$477 psf |
| 4-Room | 2 | S$624,444 | 107 sqm | S$545 psf |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block and 2 for rent — 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 8 Jln Kukoh get?
Flats at Block 8 Jln Kukoh have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 24 | S$2,500/mo |
| 3-Room | 12 | S$2,800/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 8 Jln Kukoh?
Block 8 Jln Kukoh has 169 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$298,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 53 sqm | S$298,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 107 sqm | S$688,888 |
| Aug 2025 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 54 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 106 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 53 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 2-Room | 16 TO 18 | 54 sqm | S$308,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 53 sqm | S$285,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 2-Room | 16 TO 18 | 54 sqm | S$266,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 53 sqm | S$280,168 |
| Sept 2021 | 2-Room | 16 TO 18 | 54 sqm | S$318,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 53 sqm | S$272,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 76 sqm | S$390,000 |
What flat types are in Block 8 Jln Kukoh?
Block 8 Jln Kukoh has 138 units, mostly 2-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 8 Jln Kukoh?
Block 8 Jln Kukoh is an HDB block in Central Area, in the Outram planning area.
Block 8 Jln Kukoh is an HDB block located along Jln Kukoh. The block is recorded as completed around 1970, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 138 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room, 3-room, and 4-room units.
The address is Block 8 Jln Kukoh, Singapore 162008. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, the Outram planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Havelock MRT, approximately 659m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Robertson Walk for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 1 Jalan Kukoh for food options, Pearl'S Hill City Pk for greenery and recreation, Outram Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Kreta Ayer Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 8 Jln Kukoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8 Jln Kukoh is Havelock MRT, about 659 m away (~10 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Havelock MRT659 m · ~10 min
- Outram Park MRT665 m · ~10 min
- Chinatown MRT728 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority860 m
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.7 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.9 km
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary 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 Jln Kukoh?
Buying a flat at Block 8 Jln Kukoh (~S$300k) needs about S$2,392/mo in income and S$1,126/mo in repayments, after S$4,200 stamp duty and a S$75k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$300k) — 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$4,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$75k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,126/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,392/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 Jln Kukoh
How much does a 2-Room flat at Block 8 Jln Kukoh cost?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 8 Jln Kukoh have recently resold for a median of about S$300k (S$500 psf), from 169 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 8 Jln Kukoh by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$280k; 3-Room ≈ S$390k; 4-Room ≈ S$624k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 8 Jln Kukoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 8 Jln Kukoh has about 44 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1970). 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 Jln Kukoh?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 8 Jln Kukoh is about 10.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$300k. 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 Jln Kukoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$300k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,392/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,126/mo after a S$75k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 8 Jln Kukoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8 Jln Kukoh is Havelock MRT, about 659 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 8 Jln Kukoh?⌄
River Valley Primary School is within 1 km of Block 8 Jln Kukoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.