HDBRCRKallang/Whampoa

Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd

8C Upp Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 383008

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

Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 2016, with 248 dwelling units. Across 35 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.05M (S$1,035 psf, 88 sqm). The lease has approximately 90 years remaining.

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

Key Takeaway

Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 2016, with 248 dwelling units.

Town
Kallang/Whampoa
Planning area
Kallang
Completed
2016
Storeys
26
Total units
248
Flat model
Premium Apartment
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$1.05M
Last transacted
Jun 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 90 years
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What are resale prices at Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.05M (S$1,035 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room31S$980,888recent88 sqmS$1,035 psf
5-Room4S$1,068,000recent113 sqmS$878 psf

Live now: 12 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$1.17M) 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 Jun 2026.

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

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.0% (from 13 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,500/mo

13 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

4.0%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$42,000

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room13S$3,500/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 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd has 35 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,050,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jun 20264-Room07 TO 0988 sqmS$1,050,000
Jun 20264-Room19 TO 2188 sqmS$1,050,000
Apr 20264-Room25 TO 2795 sqmS$1,168,000
Jan 20254-Room13 TO 1588 sqmS$1,050,000
Jan 20254-Room01 TO 0395 sqmS$908,888
Sept 20245-Room10 TO 12113 sqmS$1,330,000
Aug 20244-Room16 TO 1888 sqmS$1,050,000
Jul 20245-Room04 TO 06113 sqmS$1,090,000
Mar 20244-Room01 TO 0388 sqmS$868,000
Jan 20244-Room10 TO 1288 sqmS$940,000
Aug 20234-Room10 TO 1295 sqmS$1,002,000
Aug 20234-Room22 TO 2488 sqmS$980,000
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What flat types are in Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd has 248 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.

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

4-Room: 1242-Room: 70Studio: 295-Room: 25
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Where is Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

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

Block 8C 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 26 storeys. It has an estimated 248 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room, 4-room, 5-room, and studio apartment units.

The address is Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 383008. 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 197m away, around 3 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 Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd is Kallang MRT, about 197 m away (~3 min walk).

Getting around

Schools nearby

  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.4 km
  • Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
  • Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
  • Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school2.0 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Aperia Mall · 808 mSupermarket: Sheng Siong Supermarket Pte Ltd · 119 mHawker centre: Blk 17 Upper Boon Keng Road · 225 mPark: Kallang Riverside Pk · 646 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 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd (~S$1.05M) needs about S$8,370/mo in income and S$3,942/mo in repayments, after S$26,600 stamp duty and a S$263k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$1.05M) — 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$26,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$263k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,942/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$8,370/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 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd

How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd cost?

4-Room flats at Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$1.05M (S$1,035 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

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

4-Room ≈ S$981k; 5-Room ≈ S$1.07M (median resale, HDB caveats).

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

Block 8C 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 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Gross rental yield at Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd is about 4.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$1.05M. 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 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd?

For a flat at about S$1.05M on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$8,370/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,942/mo after a S$263k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

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

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8C Upp Boon Keng Rd is Kallang MRT, about 197 m away (~3 min walk).

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