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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$688k (136 sqm), from 57 resales on record. 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
- 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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 8 Joo Seng Rd
What is the resale price at Block 8 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 8 Joo Seng Rd have recently resold around S$688k (136 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 8 Joo Seng Rd by flat type?⌄
5-Room ≈ S$630k; Executive ≈ S$475k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 8 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
Block 8 Joo Seng Rd has approximately 69 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1993). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 8 Joo Seng Rd?⌄
Block 8 Joo Seng Rd has 69 dwelling units across up to 18 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 8 Joo Seng Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 8 Joo Seng Rd sits in Toa Payoh, in the Toa Payoh planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈69 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
