FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (River Valley)

Martin No 38

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Jul 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

Martin No 38 is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 2011, with 88 units across 1 block. Across 144 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$3.00M (S$2,654 psf, ~1,130 sqft). There are 23 units for sale from S$2.60M to S$4.39M.

Key facts about Martin No 38
TenureFreehold
TOP year2011
DeveloperKIMMINGSTON PTE LTD
Units88 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 9 · River Valley · CCR
Nearest MRTGreat World MRT, 528 m (~8 min walk)
Latest median psfS$2,654 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at Martin No 38?

Key Takeaway

Martin No 38 has 23 units listed for sale, asking S$2.60M to S$4.39M (median S$2,832 psf), and 13 units for rent at a median of S$8,500 a month.

For sale

23 listings

S$2.60M – S$4.39M

For rent

13 listings

S$8,200 – S$9,000 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
2-bedroom22S$2.60M–S$3.25MS$2,832 psf
3-bedroom1S$4.39M–S$4.39M

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Martin No 38?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Martin No 38 aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 144 URA caveats, units range from 969 sqft to 4,392 sqft, and the middle half are 969 sqft to 1,335 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
2-bedroom969 sqft to 1,130 sqftS$2.60M · S$2,832 psf
3-bedroom1,485 sqftS$4.39M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Martin No 38 →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at Martin No 38?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$3.00M (S$2,654 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.9% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$3.00M

recent · 144 sales on record

Median PSF

S$2,654 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$7,286

429 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.9%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,832 psf — about 7% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Martin No 38?

Key Takeaway

Martin No 38 has 144 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$3,000,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2026S$3,000,0001,130S$2,654 psf
Jul 2026S$3,650,0001,335S$2,735 psf
Jun 2026S$2,418,000969S$2,496 psf
May 2026S$2,438,000969S$2,517 psf
Feb 2026S$3,120,0001,130S$2,761 psf
Jan 2026S$2,410,000969S$2,488 psf
Jun 2025S$3,550,0001,335S$2,660 psf
Jun 2025S$3,575,0001,335S$2,678 psf
May 2025S$2,455,000969S$2,534 psf
Apr 2025S$2,430,000969S$2,508 psf
Apr 2025S$3,580,0001,335S$2,682 psf
Mar 2025S$3,110,0001,130S$2,752 psf

144 sales and 429 rentals on record since Jul 2008. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Martin No 38 rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Martin No 38 has risen 10% over the past 9 years (20172026), from S$2,297 psf to S$2,517 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$2,517 psfS$2.44M6-5.4%
2025S$2,660 psfS$3.11M7+3.1%
2024S$2,581 psfS$2.50M4+1.7%
2023S$2,539 psfS$4.10M5+0.7%
2022S$2,522 psfS$2.85M5+3.3%
2021S$2,442 psfS$2.69M10+16.6%
2020S$2,095 psfS$3.48M2-18.3%
2019S$2,564 psfS$2.90M4+1.7%
2018S$2,522 psfS$2.85M15+9.8%
2017S$2,297 psfS$2.45M6

Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.

6

Is Martin No 38 a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 56 units at Martin No 38 that were bought and later resold (bought from 2008, resold up to 2026), 82% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 10% over a median 7.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.9%. Units listed now ask about 7% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

82%

of 56 resales here

Median gain

10%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.6 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Martin No 38 with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Martin No 38 and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Martin No 38 is located in River Valley, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Martin No 38 is a freehold apartment completed in 2011. It was developed by KIMMINGSTON PTE LTD. The development has 88 residential units. It sits on a land area of 3,807 sqm and has a gross floor area of 10,659 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

MARTIN NO 38 is located at 38 Martin Road, Singapore 239059. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, River Valley. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Great World MRT, approximately 528m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Robertson Walk for shopping, THE BUTCHER (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 1 Jalan Kukoh for food options, and Kim Seng Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Covered car park, Gymnasium room, Lap pool, and 24 hours security.

8

How far is Martin No 38 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Martin No 38 is Great World MRT, about 528 m away (~8 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority346 m
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.4 km
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.6 km
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
  • Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Robertson Walk · 383 mSupermarket: The Butcher (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. · 435 mHawker centre: Blk 1 Jalan Kukoh · 477 mPark: Kim Seng Pk · 431 m

Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

9

Who built Martin No 38 and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Martin No 38 was developed by KIMMINGSTON PTE LTD, designed by KERRY HILL ARCHITECTS PTE LTD, with 88 units.

Developer
KIMMINGSTON PTE LTD
Architect
KERRY HILL ARCHITECTS PTE LTD
Main contractor
DAIYA ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
3,807 sqm (40,978 sqft)
Gross floor area
10,659 sqm (114,732 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What facilities does Martin No 38 have?

Key Takeaway

Martin No 38 has 4 facilities, including Covered car park, Gymnasium room, Lap pool, 24 hours security.

Covered car parkGymnasium roomLap pool24 hours security
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Martin No 38?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Martin No 38 (~S$3.00M) needs about S$21,961/mo in income and S$10,104/mo in repayments, after S$119,600 stamp duty and a S$750k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$3.00M) as their first home — 25% down, 30-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →

Buyer's Stamp Duty

S$119,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$750k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$10,104/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$21,961/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around Martin No 38?

Key Takeaway

8,303 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Martin No 38 sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,303

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,358

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Martin No 38's own transactions.

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Is Martin No 38 a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Martin No 38 sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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13

Frequently asked questions about Martin No 38

Is Martin No 38 freehold?

Yes. Martin No 38 is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Martin No 38?

Martin No 38 was completed (obtained TOP) in 2011, so it is about 15 years old.

Is Martin No 38 a good investment?

Of 56 units at Martin No 38 that were bought and later resold (bought from 2008, resold up to 2026), 82% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 10% over a median 7.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.9%. Units listed now ask about 7% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Martin No 38 an EC?

No. Martin No 38 is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Martin No 38?

Martin No 38 was developed by KIMMINGSTON PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Martin No 38?

Units at Martin No 38 have recently sold for around S$3.00M (S$2,654 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 23 units are listed for sale from S$2.60M to S$4.39M.

Where is Martin No 38 located?

Martin No 38 is at 38 Martin Road, Singapore 239059, in River Valley (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Great World MRT, about 528 m away.

How many units are there in Martin No 38?

Martin No 38 has 88 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Martin No 38?

For a unit around S$3.00M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$21,961/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$10,104/mo after a S$750k (25%) downpayment and S$119,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Martin No 38 going up?

The median price per square foot at Martin No 38 has risen about 10% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Martin No 38?

River Valley Primary School is within 1 km of Martin No 38. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.