Block 8 Holland Ave
8 Holland Ave, Singapore 271008
Block 8 Holland Ave is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1974, with 372 dwelling units. Across 533 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$693 psf, 59 sqm). The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 8 Holland Ave?
Block 8 Holland Ave is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1974, with 372 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 22
- Total units
- 372
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$480k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 8 Holland Ave?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$693 psf), from 533 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 425 | S$440,000recent | 59 sqm | S$693 psf |
| 4-Room | 105 | S$522,000recent | 82 sqm | S$591 psf |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$780,000 | 118 sqm | S$614 psf |
Live now: 10 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$578k) and 9 for rent (median S$2,875/mo) — 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 Holland Ave get?
Flats at Block 8 Holland Ave have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 16 | S$3,400/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 8 Holland Ave?
Block 8 Holland Ave has 533 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$450,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 59 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$563,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 22 TO 24 | 59 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 59 sqm | S$482,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 67 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 82 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 59 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 59 sqm | S$390,000 |
What flat types are in Block 8 Holland Ave?
Block 8 Holland Ave has 372 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 Holland Ave?
Block 8 Holland Ave is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 8 Holland Ave is an HDB block located along Holland Ave. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 22 storeys. It has an estimated 372 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 8 Holland Ave, Singapore 271008. 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 391m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Star Vista for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 44 Holland Drive for food options, One-North Park for greenery and recreation, and Buona Vista Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 8 Holland Ave from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8 Holland Ave is Buona Vista MRT, about 391 m away (~6 min walk).
Getting around
- Buona Vista MRT391 m · ~6 min
- Commonwealth MRT630 m · ~10 min
- Holland Village MRT681 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeJunior college1.1 km
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.2 km
- Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.2 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)Mixed-level school1.6 km
- Henry Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 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 Holland Ave?
Buying a flat at Block 8 Holland Ave (~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 Holland Ave land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 8 Holland Ave
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 8 Holland Ave cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 8 Holland Ave have recently resold for a median of about S$480k (S$693 psf), from 533 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 8 Holland Ave by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$440k; 4-Room ≈ S$522k; 5-Room ≈ S$780k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 8 Holland Ave worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 8 Holland Ave has about 47 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 Holland Ave?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 8 Holland Ave is about 7.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/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 Holland Ave?⌄
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 Holland Ave?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8 Holland Ave is Buona Vista MRT, about 391 m away (~6 min walk).