FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (River Valley)

Martin No 38

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 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 143 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.80M (S$2,534 psf, ~1,130 sqft). There are 17 units for sale from S$2.60M to S$3.25M.

1

What are the key facts about Martin No 38?

Key Takeaway

Martin No 38 is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 2011, with 88 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
2011
Developer
KIMMINGSTON PTE LTD
Total units
88
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 9 (River Valley)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
S$2,534 psf
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
Freehold
2

What is the price and PSF at Martin No 38?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$2.80M (S$2,534 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.1% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$2.80M

recent · 143 sales on record

Median PSF

S$2,534 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$7,277

424 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.1%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,832 psf — about 12% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

3

What has recently sold at Martin No 38?

Key Takeaway

Martin No 38 has 143 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$3,650,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)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
Jan 2025S$2,800,0001,130S$2,477 psf

143 sales and 424 rentals on record since Jul 2008. Source: URA.

4

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$2.44M5-5.4%
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.

5

How many property agents are active around Martin No 38?

Key Takeaway

8,302 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

8,302

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,330

all-time · all property types

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

6

What bedroom types are available at Martin No 38?

Key Takeaway

Martin No 38 has 17 units listed for sale, spanning 1–2-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
1-bedroom1S$2.78M–S$2.78M
2-bedroom16S$2.60M–S$3.25MS$2,832 psf
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.

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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
9

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.

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$2.80M) needs about S$20,497/mo in income and S$9,430/mo in repayments, after S$109,600 stamp duty and a S$700k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.80M) 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$109,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$700k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$9,430/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$20,497/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Martin No 38? Ask before you commit.

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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Frequently asked questions about Martin No 38

How much does a unit at Martin No 38 cost?

Units at Martin No 38 have recently transacted around S$2.80M (S$2,534 psf), from 143 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

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

For a unit around S$2.80M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$20,497/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$9,430/mo after a S$700k (25%) downpayment and S$109,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Martin No 38 a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 3.1%, and current asking prices sit about 12% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 10% since 2017. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.

Are prices at Martin No 38 going up?

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

Is Martin No 38 freehold or leasehold?

Martin No 38 is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Martin No 38 built and who developed it?

Martin No 38 obtained TOP in 2011, developed by KIMMINGSTON PTE LTD, with 88 units across 1 block.

How many units are for sale at Martin No 38?

There are 17 units for sale at Martin No 38, from S$2.60M to S$3.25M.

What is the nearest MRT to Martin No 38?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Martin No 38 is Great World MRT, about 528 m away (~8 min walk).

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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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