Block 8 Selegie Rd
8 Selegie Rd, Singapore 180008
Block 8 Selegie Rd is an HDB block in Central Area · Rochor, completed in 1963, with 108 dwelling units. Across 140 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$385k (S$639 psf, 56 sqm). The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 8 Selegie Rd?
Block 8 Selegie Rd is an HDB block in Central Area · Rochor, completed in 1963, with 108 dwelling units.
- Town
- Central Area
- Planning area
- Rochor
- Completed
- 1963
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 108
- Flat model
- Standard · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$385k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 8 Selegie Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$385k (S$639 psf), from 140 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 21 | S$195,000recent | 41 sqm | S$442 psf |
| 3-Room | 116 | S$380,000recent | 56 sqm | S$606 psf |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$485,000recent | 112 sqm | S$402 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$331k) 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 May 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 8 Selegie Rd get?
Flats at Block 8 Selegie Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.4% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,700/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 Selegie Rd?
Block 8 Selegie Rd has 140 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$520,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 58 sqm | S$429,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 41 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 56 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 112 sqm | S$788,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 56 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 58 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 sqm | S$318,888 |
| Feb 2020 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$410,000 |
What flat types are in Block 8 Selegie Rd?
Block 8 Selegie Rd has 108 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 8 Selegie Rd?
Block 8 Selegie Rd is an HDB block in Central Area, in the Rochor planning area.
Block 8 Selegie Rd is an HDB block located along Selegie Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1963, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 108 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 Selegie Rd, Singapore 180008. It is part of District 07, Middle Road / Golden Mile, the Rochor planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Rochor MRT, approximately 263m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Cathay for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Tekka Market for food options, and Mount Emily Pk for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 8 Selegie Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8 Selegie Rd is Rochor MRT, about 263 m away (~4 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Rochor MRT263 m · ~4 min
- Little India MRT470 m · ~7 min
- Bencoolen MRT477 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km472 m
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority510 m
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.3 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.7 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 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 Selegie Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 8 Selegie Rd (~S$385k) needs about S$3,069/mo in income and S$1,446/mo in repayments, after S$6,150 stamp duty and a S$96k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$385k) — 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$6,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$96k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,446/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,069/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 Selegie Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 8 Selegie Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 8 Selegie Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 8 Selegie Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$385k (S$639 psf), from 140 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 8 Selegie Rd by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$195k; 3-Room ≈ S$380k; 4-Room ≈ S$485k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 8 Selegie Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 8 Selegie Rd has about 48 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1963). 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 Selegie Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 8 Selegie Rd is about 8.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$385k. 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 Selegie Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$385k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,069/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,446/mo after a S$96k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 8 Selegie Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8 Selegie Rd is Rochor MRT, about 263 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 8 Selegie Rd?⌄
St. Margaret's School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 8 Selegie Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.