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. Across 300 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (S$557 psf, 68 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- New Generation
- 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 |
Live now: 14 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$430k) and 4 for rent (median S$3,150/mo) — search all listings.
“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 rent and yield does Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 get?
Flats at Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,600/mo |
| 4-Room | 5 | S$2,950/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is an HDB block in Ang Mo Kio.
Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Ang Mo Kio Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 1979, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 215 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, Singapore 560538. It is part of District 20, Bishan / Ang Mo Kio, the Ang Mo Kio planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Ang Mo Kio MRT, approximately 757m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Jubilee Square for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 527 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 for food options, Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East for greenery and recreation, Ang Mo Kio Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Cheng San Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$450k (S$557 psf), from 300 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$443k; 4-Room ≈ S$395k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 has about 53 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1979). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$450k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 538 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$450k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,587/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,690/mo after a S$113k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.