Blk 8 Jln Bt Ho Swee is an HDB block in Bukit Merah (completed in 1962, 9 storeys, 72 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $333,000, about 61% below the Bukit Merah median, from 3 sales. 64 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Bukit Merah |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1962 |
| Lease from | 1971 |
| Storeys | 9 |
| Dwelling units | 72 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×72 |
| Recorded resales | 64 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $333,000 | $5,946/m² | 3 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,000/mo (3 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~10.8% (Bukit Merah average: ~5.2%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 88% of Bukit Merah blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $338,257–$378,389 (central estimate $358,323). Recent sales — median $330,606 — sit below that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $25,000 | $46,803 | 2 |
| 1991 | $26,000 | $47,056 | 3 |
| 1992 | $32,200 | $56,998 | 2 |
| 1997 | $168,750 | $269,216 | 2 |
| 1998 | $143,000 | $228,758 | 4 |
| 1999 | $123,500 | $197,517 | 4 |
| 2000 | $125,000 | $197,255 | 3 |
| 2001 | $115,000 | $179,654 | 1 |
| 2002 | $119,500 | $187,418 | 2 |
| 2005 | $133,000 | $203,202 | 2 |
| 2006 | $130,000 | $196,719 | 1 |
| 2007 | $190,000 | $281,570 | 1 |
| 2008 | $212,000 | $294,624 | 4 |
| 2009 | $255,000 | $352,310 | 5 |
| 2010 | $288,000 | $386,957 | 4 |
| 2012 | $335,000 | $408,914 | 2 |
| 2013 | $350,000 | $417,359 | 1 |
| 2014 | $322,000 | $380,040 | 2 |
| 2015 | $345,000 | $409,326 | 1 |
| 2018 | $303,000 | $357,766 | 1 |
| 2019 | $287,750 | $337,842 | 2 |
| 2020 | $280,000 | $329,310 | 1 |
| 2021 | $281,944 | $324,091 | 8 |
| 2023 | $317,500 | $328,023 | 2 |
| 2024 | $317,500 | $320,367 | 2 |
| 2025 | $320,000 | $320,000 | 2 |
| Record sale | $360,000 (3-Room, 2025-08) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $22,000 (1990-02) |
| Busiest year | 2021 · 8 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | -22% (-2.4%/yr, 2015→2025) |
| Total transacted | $13.5M across 64 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 | $280,000 |
| 2025-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 | $360,000 |
| 2024-11 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 | $333,000 |
| 2024-06 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 | $302,000 |
| 2023-11 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 | $320,000 |
| 2023-07 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 | $315,000 |
| 2021-12 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 | $292,000 |
| 2021-10 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 55 | $253,888 |
| 2021-10 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 | $300,080 |
| 2021-06 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 | $283,000 |
| 2021-04 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 | $280,888 |
| 2021-04 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 | $288,000 |
| 2021-03 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 | $268,000 |
| 2021-02 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 | $255,000 |
| 2020-11 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 | $280,000 |
| 2019-09 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 | $287,500 |
| 2019-04 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 | $288,000 |
| 2018-01 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 55 | $303,000 |
| 2015-01 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 | $345,000 |
| 2014-05 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 | $318,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 46 | $420,000 | $6,774/m² |
| 2. Blk 32 | $400,500 | $7,480/m² |
| 3. Blk 34 | $378,000 | $6,407/m² |
| 4. Blk 8 | $333,000 | $5,946/m² |
| 5. Blk 6 | $323,000 | $5,768/m² |
| 6. Blk 2 | $268,000 | $7,882/m² |
| 7. Blk 10 | $261,944 | $7,704/m² |
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $333,000 (3 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $338,257–$378,389 (central estimate $358,323). Recent sales — median $330,606 — sit below that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,000/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
The block was completed in 1962 and its 99-year lease runs from 1971.