Block 8 Marine Ter
8 Marine Ter, Singapore 440008
Block 8 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 108 dwelling units. Across 173 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$600 psf, 76 sqm). The lease has approximately 49 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 8 Marine Ter?
Block 8 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1974, with 108 dwelling units.
- Town
- Marine Parade
- Planning area
- Marine Parade
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 108
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$480k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 8 Marine Ter?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$600 psf), from 173 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 172 | S$460,000recent | 65 sqm | S$593 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$910,000 | 130 sqm | S$650 psf |
“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 Apr 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 8 Marine Ter get?
Flats at Block 8 Marine Ter have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,700/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 8 Marine Ter?
Block 8 Marine Ter has 173 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$910,000 in Apr 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 130 sqm | S$910,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 sqm | S$490,888 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 76 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 76 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 sqm | S$485,500 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 76 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$386,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$400,000 |
What flat types are in Block 8 Marine Ter?
Block 8 Marine Ter has 108 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 8 Marine Ter?
Block 8 Marine Ter is an HDB block in Marine Parade.
Block 8 Marine Ter is an HDB block located along Marine Ter. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 108 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 8 Marine Ter, Singapore 440008. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, the Marine Parade planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Marine Terrace MRT, approximately 279m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include i12 Katong for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 50A Marine Terrace for food options, Jln Buloh Perindu Pg for greenery and recreation, Marine Parade Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Marine Parade Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 8 Marine Ter from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8 Marine Ter is Marine Terrace MRT, about 279 m away (~4 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Marine Terrace MRT279 m · ~4 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Ngee Ann Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority198 m
- Chij Katong ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km258 m
- St. Patrick's SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km427 m
- Victoria Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km503 m
- Tao Nan SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority517 m
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority604 m
- Victoria SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- St. Stephen's 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 Marine Ter?
Buying a flat at Block 8 Marine Ter (~S$480k) needs about S$3,826/mo in income and S$1,802/mo in repayments, after S$9,000 stamp duty and a S$120k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$480k) — 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$9,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$120k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,802/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,826/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 Marine Ter land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 8 Marine Ter
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 8 Marine Ter cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 8 Marine Ter have recently resold for a median of about S$480k (S$600 psf), from 173 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 8 Marine Ter by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$460k; 5-Room ≈ S$910k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 8 Marine Ter worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 8 Marine Ter has about 49 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). 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 Marine Ter?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 8 Marine Ter is about 6.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$480k. 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 Marine Ter?⌄
For a flat at about S$480k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,826/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,802/mo after a S$120k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 8 Marine Ter?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8 Marine Ter is Marine Terrace MRT, about 279 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 8 Marine Ter?⌄
Ngee Ann Primary School, Tao Nan School, Chij (Katong) Primary are within 1 km of Block 8 Marine Ter — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.