Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd
8 Ghim Moh Rd, Singapore 270008
Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1976, with 96 dwelling units. Across 101 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$780k (S$623 psf, 117 sqm). The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd?
Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1976, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1976
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$780k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$780k (S$623 psf), from 101 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 101 | S$780,000recent | 117 sqm | S$623 psf |
Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$890k) 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd get?
Flats at Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,700/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$44,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 23 | S$3,700/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd?
Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd has 101 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$830,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$830,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 sqm | S$765,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$908,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 sqm | S$818,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$875,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 117 sqm | S$868,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 sqm | S$748,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 119 sqm | S$865,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 119 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$650,000 |
What flat types are in Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd?
Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd?
Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd is an HDB block located along Ghim Moh Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1976, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd, Singapore 270008. It is part of District 10, Ardmore / Bukit Timah / Holland Road / Tanglin, the Queenstown planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Buona Vista MRT, approximately 555m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Star Vista for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 20 Ghim Moh Road for food options, Grove Lane Pg for greenery and recreation, and Ulu Pandan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd is Buona Vista MRT, about 555 m away (~9 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Buona Vista MRT555 m · ~9 min
- Holland Village MRT991 m · ~16 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Henry Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority774 m
- Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km875 m
- Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.1 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)Mixed-level school1.1 km
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
- School Of Science And Technology, SingaporeSecondary school1.5 km
- New Town Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 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 Ghim Moh Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd (~S$780k) needs about S$6,218/mo in income and S$2,929/mo in repayments, after S$18,000 stamp duty and a S$195k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$780k) — 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$18,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$195k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,929/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,218/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 Ghim Moh Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$780k (S$623 psf), from 101 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd has about 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1976). 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 Ghim Moh Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,700/mo against a resale price of about S$780k. 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 Ghim Moh Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$780k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,218/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,929/mo after a S$195k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd is Buona Vista MRT, about 555 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd?⌄
Henry Park Primary School is within 1 km of Block 8 Ghim Moh Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.