Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd
8A Upp Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 381008
Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 2016, with 270 dwelling units. Across 49 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$938k (S$1,092 psf, 88 sqm). The lease has approximately 90 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 2016, with 270 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 2016
- Storeys
- 28
- Total units
- 270
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$938k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 90 years
What are resale prices at Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$938k (S$1,092 psf), from 49 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 18 | S$782,000recent | 70 sqm | S$1,038 psf |
| 4-Room | 29 | S$1,168,000recent | 95 sqm | S$1,119 psf |
| 5-Room | 2 | S$1,199,000 | 116 sqm | S$960 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd get?
Flats at Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$4,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$48,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 17 | S$3,100/mo |
| 4-Room | 15 | S$4,200/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.
What has recently sold at Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd has 49 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,228,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 22 TO 24 | 95 sqm | S$1,228,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 70 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 116 sqm | S$1,330,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 95 sqm | S$1,218,000 |
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 70 sqm | S$823,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 25 TO 27 | 95 sqm | S$1,235,888 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 95 sqm | S$1,168,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 95 sqm | S$938,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 70 sqm | S$840,888 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 70 sqm | S$800,888 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 70 sqm | S$807,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 sqm | S$1,040,800 |
What flat types are in Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd has 270 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block located along Upp Boon Keng Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 2016, with up to 28 storeys. It has an estimated 270 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 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 381008. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Kallang MRT, approximately 242m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Aperia Mall for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 17 Upper Boon Keng Road for food options, Kallang Riverside Pk for greenery and recreation, and Geylang West Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd is Kallang MRT, about 242 m away (~4 min walk).
Getting around
- Kallang MRT242 m · ~4 min
- Bendemeer MRT757 m · ~12 min
- Geylang Bahru MRT955 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.5 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.7 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd (~S$938k) needs about S$7,477/mo in income and S$3,522/mo in repayments, after S$22,740 stamp duty and a S$235k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$938k) — 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$22,740
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$235k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,522/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,477/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 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$938k (S$1,092 psf), from 49 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$782k; 4-Room ≈ S$1.17M; 5-Room ≈ S$1.20M (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd has about 90 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2016). 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 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd is about 5.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,000/mo against a resale price of about S$938k. 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 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$938k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,477/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,522/mo after a S$235k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd is Kallang MRT, about 242 m away (~4 min walk).