Blk 8 Empress Road — HDB resale prices
HDB resale prices, Bukit Timah · 3-Room · built 1975
median resale price, last 24 months
8 sales in that window · as of Sep 2026
How it compares
Blk 8 Empress Road is an HDB block in Bukit Timah (completed in 1975, 14 storeys, 186 units). As of Sep 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $459,444, about 55% below the Bukit Timah median, from 8 sales. 219 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Price by year
At a glance
Unit mix (sold): 3-room ×180 · 5-room ×6
Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Sep 2026)
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,050/mo (14 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~8.0% (Bukit Timah average: ~4.7%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 87% of Bukit Timah blocks with recent sales.
What the price model says
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $539,495–$603,140 (central estimate $571,318). Recent sales — median $461,511 — sit below that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
Median resale price by year
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $40,000 | $74,884 | 10 |
| 1991 | $40,000 | $72,394 | 3 |
| 1992 | $55,000 | $97,357 | 5 |
| 1993 | $87,500 | $151,418 | 6 |
| 1994 | $99,000 | $166,177 | 8 |
| 1995 | $141,500 | $233,488 | 2 |
| 1996 | $178,500 | $290,531 | 6 |
| 1997 | $220,000 | $350,978 | 1 |
| 1998 | $160,500 | $256,753 | 10 |
| 1999 | $155,000 | $247,895 | 13 |
| 2000 | $170,000 | $268,267 | 11 |
| 2001 | $168,000 | $262,451 | 11 |
| 2002 | $185,250 | $290,537 | 10 |
| 2003 | $200,000 | $312,147 | 9 |
| 2004 | $190,000 | $291,663 | 9 |
| 2005 | $188,000 | $287,234 | 7 |
| 2006 | $203,500 | $307,940 | 10 |
| 2007 | $225,000 | $333,439 | 2 |
| 2008 | $295,000 | $409,971 | 9 |
| 2009 | $296,500 | $409,647 | 10 |
| 2010 | $336,500 | $452,121 | 6 |
| 2011 | $387,500 | $494,666 | 6 |
| 2012 | $427,000 | $521,213 | 3 |
| 2013 | $411,000 | $490,098 | 1 |
| 2014 | $430,000 | $507,507 | 3 |
| 2015 | $399,000 | $473,394 | 4 |
| 2016 | $395,000 | $471,141 | 3 |
| 2017 | $400,000 | $474,369 | 7 |
| 2018 | $625,000 | $737,966 | 2 |
| 2019 | $380,000 | $446,151 | 3 |
| 2020 | $386,500 | $454,566 | 6 |
| 2021 | $399,000 | $458,645 | 4 |
| 2022 | $395,000 | $427,817 | 5 |
| 2023 | $459,084 | $474,300 | 2 |
| 2024 | $485,000 | $489,380 | 5 |
| 2025 | $459,444 | $459,444 | 4 |
| 2026 | $455,000 | $455,000 | 3 |
Records
| Record sale | $1,008,000 (5-Room, 2024-02) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $40,000 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 1999 · 13 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | -3% (-0.3%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $55.0M across 219 sales |
Recent resale transactions
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 3-Room | 13–15 | 65 m² | $455,000 |
| 2026-06 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 65 m² | $500,000 |
| 2026-01 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 65 m² | $445,000 |
| 2025-11 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 65 m² | $523,000 |
| 2025-08 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 65 m² | $460,000 |
| 2025-07 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 65 m² | $438,000 |
| 2025-02 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 65 m² | $458,888 |
| 2024-11 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 65 m² | $480,000 |
| 2024-10 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 76 m² | $510,000 |
| 2024-07 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 76 m² | $485,000 |
| 2024-05 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 65 m² | $445,000 |
| 2024-02 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 130 m² | $1,008,000 |
| 2023-10 | 3-Room | 13–15 | 65 m² | $448,168 |
| 2023-08 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 76 m² | $470,000 |
| 2022-10 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 65 m² | $445,000 |
| 2022-07 | 3-Room | 13–15 | 76 m² | $475,000 |
| 2022-06 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 65 m² | $368,000 |
| 2022-01 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 65 m² | $395,000 |
| 2022-01 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 65 m² | $335,000 |
| 2021-09 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 65 m² | $408,000 |
Quick answers
How much does a flat at Blk 8 Empress Road cost?
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $459,444 (8 sales, as of Sep 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
Is Blk 8 Empress Road fairly priced?
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $539,495–$603,140 (central estimate $571,318). Recent sales — median $461,511 — sit below that range.
What is the rent at Blk 8 Empress Road?
The median monthly rent is $3,050/mo over the last 12 months (14 contracts).
How old is Blk 8 Empress Road?
The block was completed in 1975 and its 99-year lease runs from 1976.