Block 8 Joo Seng Rd
8 Joo Seng Rd, Singapore 360008
Block 8 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1993, with 69 dwelling units. Across 57 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$688k (S$481 psf, 136 sqm). The lease has approximately 69 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 8 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 8 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1993, with 69 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1993
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 69
- Flat model
- Model A · Apartment
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$688k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 69 years
What are resale prices at Block 8 Joo Seng Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$688k (S$481 psf), from 57 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 43 | S$630,000recent | 135 sqm | S$430 psf |
| Executive | 14 | S$475,000recent | 146 sqm | S$306 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 Oct 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 8 Joo Seng Rd get?
Flats at Block 8 Joo Seng Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 20 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
20 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 8 | S$2,000/mo |
| 5-Room | 12 | S$3,800/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 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 8 Joo Seng Rd has 57 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$918,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 134 sqm | S$918,000 |
| Jun 2024 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 146 sqm | S$1,000,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 135 sqm | S$745,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 133 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Mar 2021 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 146 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 133 sqm | S$662,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 132 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jan 2019 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 136 sqm | S$622,000 |
| Aug 2018 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 146 sqm | S$826,000 |
| Oct 2017 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 158 sqm | S$838,000 |
| Oct 2017 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 136 sqm | S$641,888 |
| Sept 2017 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 136 sqm | S$615,000 |
What flat types are in Block 8 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 8 Joo Seng Rd has 69 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A / Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 8 Joo Seng Rd?
Block 8 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 8 Joo Seng Rd is an HDB block located along Joo Seng Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1993, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 69 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room and executive units.
The address is Block 8 Joo Seng Rd, Singapore 360008. It is part of District 13, Macpherson / Braddell, the Toa Payoh planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Bartley MRT, approximately 828m away, around 13 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Woodleigh Mall for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET LIMITED? for groceries, Woodleigh Village Hawker Centre for food options, and Butterfly Ave Pg for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 8 Joo Seng Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8 Joo Seng Rd is Bartley MRT, about 828 m away (~13 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Bartley MRT828 m · ~13 min
- Woodleigh MRT982 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority345 m
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km554 m
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km695 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km698 m
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.5 km
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary 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 Joo Seng Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 8 Joo Seng Rd (~S$688k) needs about S$5,485/mo in income and S$2,583/mo in repayments, after S$15,240 stamp duty and a S$172k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$688k) — 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$15,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$172k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,583/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,485/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 Joo Seng Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 8 Joo Seng Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 8 Joo Seng Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 8 Joo Seng Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$688k (S$481 psf), from 57 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 8 Joo Seng Rd by flat type?⌄
5-Room ≈ S$630k; Executive ≈ S$475k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 8 Joo Seng Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 8 Joo Seng Rd has about 69 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1993). 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 8 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 8 Joo Seng Rd is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$688k. 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 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$688k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,485/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,583/mo after a S$172k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 8 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8 Joo Seng Rd is Bartley MRT, about 828 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 8 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
Cedar Primary School is within 1 km of Block 8 Joo Seng Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.