Blk 8 Empress Road
About 8 Empress Rd
8 Empress Road comprises 3 room and 5 room HDB blocks and is located in Bukit Timah. It was completed in year 1975 and the lease commenced in 1976. The remaining lease period with HDB is therefore approximately 58 years 01 month.
The highest floor for this block is 14. The unit floor size are 65, 76 and 130sqm, based on past transactions data. The latest resale transaction was in Feb 2024 and the highest transacted price was recorded in Feb 2024 for a 5 room unit at $1,008,000.
In terms of accessibility to schools, there are several primary schools located within 1km of block 8, including Nanyang Primary School.
Block 8 is also well-connected to public transportation, with several MRT stations close by, including Farrer Road MRT Station (CC20).
There are also 4 bus stops easily accessible from this block.
Resale summary (last 3 years)
| Flat Type | Min $ | Avg $ | Max $ | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 room | $335,000 | $418,021 | $475,000 | 8 |
| 5 room | $1,008,000 | $1,008,000 | $1,008,000 | 1 |
Rental summary (last 3 years)
| Flat Type | Min $ | Avg $ | Max $ | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 room | $1,300 | $2,565 | $3,700 | 42 |
| 5 room | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 | 1 |
Resale transactions volume and average price trend (last 3 years)
Below is a quick summary of the resale transactions volume and average price trends for the 3 room and 5 room units at 8 Empress Road.
- 3 room sales : Trending down
- 5 room sales : Stable or no visible trend
- 3 room price : Trending up
- 5 room price : Stable or no visible trend
Analysis of price range & units sold by block numbers (last 3 years)
Here's a view of the transacted price ranges and units sold over the last 3 years grouped by flat types and blocks from Farrer Gardens. We will compare a total of 2 flat types (3 Room and 5 Room), across a total of 3 blocks within this HDB project/estate. Block 8 has been highlighted in the table(s) below for easy comparison with other blocks with similar flat types.
| Block | Avg $ | Min $ | Max $ | Units sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $445,053 | $400,000 | $485,000 | 19 |
| 8 | $418,021 | $335,000 | $475,000 | 8 |
| Block | Avg $ | Min $ | Max $ | Units sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $936,250 | $900,000 | $983,000 | 4 |
| 8 | $1,008,000 | $1,008,000 | $1,008,000 | 1 |
Resale transaction details and prices
There were a total of 9 resale transactions in the last 3 years for units in block 8 Empress Road, with the latest one recorded in Feb 2024.
| Date | Resale | PSM | Type | Location | Floor | Fl. Area | Model | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | $1,008,000 | $7,754 | 5 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 5 Room / 130 sqm | 04 to 06 | 130 sqm | Adjoined flat | 1976 |
| Oct 2023 | $448,168 | $6,895 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room / 65 sqm | 13 to 15 | 65 sqm | Improved | 1976 |
| Aug 2023 | $470,000 | $6,184 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room / 76 sqm | 07 to 09 | 76 sqm | Improved | 1976 |
| Oct 2022 | $445,000 | $6,846 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room / 65 sqm | 10 to 12 | 65 sqm | Improved | 1976 |
| Jul 2022 | $475,000 | $6,250 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room / 76 sqm | 13 to 15 | 76 sqm | Improved | 1976 |
| Jun 2022 | $368,000 | $5,662 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room / 65 sqm | 04 to 06 | 65 sqm | Improved | 1976 |
| Jan 2022 | $335,000 | $5,154 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room / 65 sqm | 07 to 09 | 65 sqm | Improved | 1976 |
| Jan 2022 | $395,000 | $6,077 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room / 65 sqm | 10 to 12 | 65 sqm | Improved | 1976 |
| Sep 2021 | $408,000 | $6,277 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room / 65 sqm | 10 to 12 | 65 sqm | Improved | 1976 |
Rental transactions volume and average rental price trend (last 3 years)
Here's a summary of the rental transactions and price trends for the 3 room and 5 room units at 8 Empress Road.
- 3 room rental : Trending down
- 5 room rental : Stable trend
- 3 room rental price : Trending up
- 5 room rental price : Stable trend
Analysis of rental price range & units rented by block numbers (last 3 years)
Displayed below is a view of the rental price ranges and units rented over the last 3 years. They are grouped by flat types and blocks from Farrer Gardens. We will compare a total of 2 flat types (3 Room and 5 Room), across a total of 3 blocks within this HDB project/estate. Block 8 has been highlighted in the table(s) below for easy comparison with the other blocks in the same estate.
| Block | Avg $ | Min $ | Max $ | Units rented |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $2,398 | $900 | $3,500 | 31 |
| 8 | $2,565 | $1,300 | $3,700 | 42 |
| Block | Avg $ | Min $ | Max $ | Units rented |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4,250 | $3,300 | $5,200 | 2 |
| 8 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 | 1 |
Rental transaction details and prices
There were a total of 43 rental transactions in the last 3 years for units in block 8 Empress Road. The latest recorded one was in Mar 2024.
| Date | Rental | Flat Type | Location | Town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | $3,700 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Mar 2024 | $4,200 | 5 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 5 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Mar 2024 | $3,580 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Mar 2024 | $3,100 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Jan 2024 | $3,000 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Jan 2024 | $2,300 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Dec 2023 | $3,000 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Dec 2023 | $3,600 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Oct 2023 | $3,500 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Sep 2023 | $3,500 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Jul 2023 | $3,000 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Jun 2023 | $1,800 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| May 2023 | $2,500 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| May 2023 | $2,800 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| May 2023 | $2,900 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Mar 2023 | $2,000 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Mar 2023 | $3,300 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Feb 2023 | $3,200 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Jan 2023 | $3,200 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Jan 2023 | $2,000 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Dec 2022 | $2,200 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Nov 2022 | $3,700 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Sep 2022 | $2,100 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Aug 2022 | $3,500 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Aug 2022 | $3,000 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Jun 2022 | $2,000 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| May 2022 | $2,600 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| May 2022 | $2,400 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Apr 2022 | $2,100 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
| Mar 2022 | $2,600 | 3 Room | Blk 8 Empress Road 3 Room | Bukit Timah |
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Property information for 8 Empress Road
| Block | : | 8 |
| Street | : | Empress Road |
| Building | : | Farrer Gardens |
| Postal code | : | 260008 |
| Town | : | Bukit Timah |
| Recorded transactions floor area | : | 65 sqm, 76 sqm, 130 sqm |
| Recorded transactions flat types | : | 3 Room, 5 Room |
| Recorded transactions flat models | : | Improved, Adjoined flat |
| Lease commencement | : | 1976 |
| Year completed | : | 1975 |
| Max. Floor | : | 14 |
| Residential? | : | Y |
| Commercial? | : | Y |
| Market or hawker centre? | : | N |
| Multi-storey carpark? | : | N |
| Precinct or pavilion? | : | N |