HDBRCRKallang/Whampoa

Block 8 Boon Keng Rd

8 Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 330008

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jul 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 8 Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 2011, with 238 dwelling units. Across 119 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.24M (S$1,132 psf, 109 sqm). The lease has approximately 84 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 8 Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 8 Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 2011, with 238 dwelling units.

Town
Kallang/Whampoa
Planning area
Kallang
Completed
2011
Storeys
40
Total units
238
Flat model
DBSS
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$1.24M
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 84 years
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What are resale prices at Block 8 Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.24M (S$1,132 psf), from 119 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room11S$602,000recent70 sqmS$799 psf
4-Room39S$1,035,000recent95 sqmS$1,023 psf
5-Room69S$1,267,500recent109 sqmS$1,080 psf

Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$1.53M) and 7 for rent (median S$3,800/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 Jul 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 8 Boon Keng Rd get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 8 Boon Keng Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$4,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.2% (from 24 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$4,300/mo

24 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

4.2%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$51,600

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
5-Room24S$4,500/mo
4-Room8S$3,900/mo
3-Room19S$3,550/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 8 Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 8 Boon Keng Rd has 119 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,070,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jul 20264-Room16 TO 1894 sqmS$1,070,000
Jun 20265-Room16 TO 18119 sqmS$1,450,000
May 20265-Room10 TO 12109 sqmS$1,267,500
Feb 20265-Room28 TO 30109 sqmS$1,365,000
Feb 20264-Room31 TO 3395 sqmS$1,182,500
Dec 20255-Room19 TO 21117 sqmS$1,450,888
Dec 20255-Room07 TO 09109 sqmS$1,100,000
Oct 20255-Room40 TO 42107 sqmS$1,380,000
Oct 20255-Room31 TO 33117 sqmS$1,550,000
Aug 20255-Room04 TO 06115 sqmS$1,238,000
Jul 20254-Room19 TO 2195 sqmS$1,090,000
Jun 20254-Room34 TO 3695 sqmS$1,180,000
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What flat types are in Block 8 Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 8 Boon Keng Rd has 238 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the DBSS model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 1584-Room: 563-Room: 24
6

Where is Block 8 Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 8 Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.

Block 8 Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block located along Boon Keng Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 2011, with up to 40 storeys. It has an estimated 238 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.

The address is Block 8 Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 330008. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Boon Keng MRT, approximately 324m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Aperia Mall for shopping, AMISTA INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 29 Bendemeer Road for food options, Somme Rd Pg for greenery and recreation, Kallang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Kallang Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 8 Boon Keng Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8 Boon Keng Rd is Boon Keng MRT, about 324 m away (~5 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km704 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority733 m
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority740 m
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km912 m
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.7 km
  • St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.7 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.8 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Aperia Mall · 674 mSupermarket: Amista International Pte. Ltd. · 588 mHawker centre: Blk 29 Bendemeer Road · 353 mPark: Somme Rd Pg · 664 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 8 Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 8 Boon Keng Rd (~S$1.24M) needs about S$9,869/mo in income and S$4,648/mo in repayments, after S$34,120 stamp duty and a S$310k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$1.24M) — 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$34,120

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$310k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,648/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$9,869/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 sales at Block 8 Boon Keng Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 8 Boon Keng Rd

How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 8 Boon Keng Rd cost?

5-Room flats at Block 8 Boon Keng Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$1.24M (S$1,132 psf), from 119 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 8 Boon Keng Rd by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$602k; 4-Room ≈ S$1.03M; 5-Room ≈ S$1.27M (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 8 Boon Keng Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 8 Boon Keng Rd has about 84 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2011). 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 Boon Keng Rd?

Gross rental yield at Block 8 Boon Keng Rd is about 4.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,300/mo against a resale price of about S$1.24M. 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 Boon Keng Rd?

For a flat at about S$1.24M on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$9,869/mo in household income, with repayments around S$4,648/mo after a S$310k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 8 Boon Keng Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8 Boon Keng Rd is Boon Keng MRT, about 324 m away (~5 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 8 Boon Keng Rd?

Hong Wen School, Bendemeer Primary School are within 1 km of Block 8 Boon Keng Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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