Block 8 St. George'S Lane
8 St. George's Lane, Singapore 320008
Block 8 St. George'S Lane is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1981, with 131 dwelling units. Across 148 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$419k (S$510 psf, 68 sqm). The lease has approximately 56 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 8 St. George'S Lane?
Block 8 St. George'S Lane is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1981, with 131 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1981
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 131
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$419k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 56 years
What are resale prices at Block 8 St. George'S Lane?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$419k (S$510 psf), from 148 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 127 | S$365,000recent | 68 sqm | S$499 psf |
| 4-Room | 21 | S$279,000recent | 95 sqm | S$247 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$609k) 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 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 8 St. George'S Lane get?
Flats at Block 8 St. George'S Lane have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | 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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 8 St. George'S Lane?
Block 8 St. George'S Lane has 148 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$486,666 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 sqm | S$486,666 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$418,888 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 109 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$380,000 |
| May 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$341,000 |
What flat types are in Block 8 St. George'S Lane?
Block 8 St. George'S Lane has 131 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 8 St. George'S Lane?
Block 8 St. George'S Lane is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 8 St. George'S Lane is an HDB block located along St. George'S Lane. The block is recorded as completed around 1981, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 131 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 St. George'S Lane, Singapore 320008. 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 508m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 90 Whampoa Drive # for food options, Mar Thoma Road Park for greenery and recreation, Kallang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Whampoa Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 8 St. George'S Lane from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8 St. George'S Lane is Boon Keng MRT, about 508 m away (~8 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Boon Keng MRT508 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km167 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority321 m
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority645 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km676 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.0 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.1 km
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.1 km
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 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 St. George'S Lane?
Buying a flat at Block 8 St. George'S Lane (~S$419k) needs about S$3,339/mo in income and S$1,573/mo in repayments, after S$7,167 stamp duty and a S$105k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$419k) — 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$7,167
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$105k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,573/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,339/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 St. George'S Lane land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 8 St. George'S Lane
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 8 St. George'S Lane cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 8 St. George'S Lane have recently resold for a median of about S$419k (S$510 psf), from 148 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 8 St. George'S Lane by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$365k; 4-Room ≈ S$279k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 8 St. George'S Lane worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 8 St. George'S Lane has about 56 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1981). 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 St. George'S Lane?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 8 St. George'S Lane is about 8.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$419k. 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 St. George'S Lane?⌄
For a flat at about S$419k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,339/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,573/mo after a S$105k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 8 St. George'S Lane?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8 St. George'S Lane is Boon Keng MRT, about 508 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 8 St. George'S Lane?⌄
Hong Wen School, Bendemeer Primary School are within 1 km of Block 8 St. George'S Lane — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.