Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5
538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, Singapore 560538
Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is an HDB block in Ang Mo Kio, completed in 1979, with 215 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (68 sqm), from 300 resales on record. The lease has approximately 53 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is an HDB block in Ang Mo Kio, completed in 1979, with 215 dwelling units.
- Town
- Ang Mo Kio
- Planning area
- Ang Mo Kio
- Completed
- 1979
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 215
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$450k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 53 years
What are resale prices at Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (S$557 psf), from 300 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 287 | S$442,888recent | 68 sqm | S$557 psf |
| 4-Room | 13 | S$395,000recent | 93 sqm | S$395 psf |
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 has 300 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$540,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$540,000 |
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 sqm | S$453,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$458,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$492,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$442,888 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$423,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$520,000 |
What flat types are in Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 has 215 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is Ang Mo Kio MRT, about 757 m away (~12 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Ang Mo Kio MRT757 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Anderson Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km243 m
- Jing Shan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority397 m
- Deyi Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Mayflower Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Teck Ghee Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Yio Chu Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Presbyterian High SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Ang Mo Kio Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 (~S$450k) needs about S$3,587/mo in income and S$1,690/mo in repayments, after S$8,100 stamp duty and a S$113k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$450k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$8,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$113k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,690/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,587/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
Frequently asked questions about Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5
What is the resale price at Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 have recently resold around S$450k (68 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$443k; 4-Room ≈ S$395k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?⌄
Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 has approximately 53 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1979). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?⌄
Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 has 215 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is Ang Mo Kio MRT, about 757 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?⌄
Jing Shan Primary School is within 1 km of Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 sits in Ang Mo Kio, in the Ang Mo Kio planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈53 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
