HDBRCRKallang/Whampoa

8A Upp Boon Keng Rd

HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, Singapore 381008

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Aug 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

8A Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 2016, with 270 dwelling units. Across 51 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.10M (S$1,092 psf, 95 sqm). The lease has approximately 90 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

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$1.10M
Last transacted
Aug 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 90 years
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What are resale prices at 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.10M (S$1,092 psf), from 51 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room18S$782,000recent70 sqmS$1,038 psf
4-Room31S$1,180,000recent95 sqmS$1,142 psf
5-Room2S$1,199,000116 sqmS$960 psf

Live now: 2 flats 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 Aug 2026.

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What rent and yield does 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$4,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.4% (from 24 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$4,000/mo

24 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

4.4%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$48,000

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room16S$4,200/mo
3-Room18S$3,100/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 Jul 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

8A Upp Boon Keng Rd has 51 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,268,888 in Aug 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Aug 20264-Room22 TO 2495 sqmS$1,268,888
Jul 20264-Room01 TO 0395 sqmS$1,100,000
Jul 20265-Room01 TO 03116 sqmS$1,330,000
Jul 20264-Room22 TO 2495 sqmS$1,228,000
Jul 20263-Room10 TO 1270 sqmS$780,000
Jun 20264-Room19 TO 2195 sqmS$1,218,000
May 20263-Room07 TO 0970 sqmS$823,000
Mar 20264-Room25 TO 2795 sqmS$1,235,888
Nov 20254-Room13 TO 1595 sqmS$1,168,000
Sept 20254-Room01 TO 0395 sqmS$938,000
Aug 20253-Room19 TO 2170 sqmS$840,888
Jul 20253-Room07 TO 0970 sqmS$800,888
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What flat types are in 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

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.

4-Room: 1623-Room: 815-Room: 27
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Where is 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

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.

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

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd is Kallang MRT, about 242 m away (~4 min walk).

Getting around

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

Mall: Aperia Mall · 685 mSupermarket: Sheng Siong Supermarket Pte Ltd · 196 mHawker centre: Blk 17 Upper Boon Keng Road · 314 mPark: Kallang Riverside Pk · 587 m

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

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at 8A Upp Boon Keng Rd (~S$1.10M) needs about S$8,769/mo in income and S$4,130/mo in repayments, after S$28,600 stamp duty and a S$275k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$1.10M) — 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$28,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$275k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,130/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$8,769/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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Frequently asked questions about 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$1.10M (S$1,092 psf), from 51 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$1.18M; 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 4.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,000/mo against a resale price of about S$1.10M. 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$1.10M on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$8,769/mo in household income, with repayments around S$4,130/mo after a S$275k 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).