Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd
638 Bedok Reservoir Rd, Singapore 410638
Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd is an HDB block in Bedok, completed in 1992, with 56 dwelling units. Across 56 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$720k (S$458 psf, 146 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd?
Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd is an HDB block in Bedok, completed in 1992, with 56 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bedok
- Planning area
- Bedok
- Completed
- 1992
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 56
- Flat model
- Apartment
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$720k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2020
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$720k (S$458 psf), from 56 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 56 | S$720,000recent | 144 sqm | S$458 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 Jun 2020.
What rent and yield does Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd get?
Flats at Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.2% (from 8 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
8 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 8 | S$2,500/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 Aug 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd?
Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd has 56 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$750,000 in Jun 2020 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 147 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Jun 2020 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jun 2020 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 143 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Mar 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 143 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Feb 2020 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$732,000 |
| Oct 2019 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 147 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Jul 2019 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 146 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Apr 2018 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Nov 2013 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 144 sqm | S$710,000 |
| May 2013 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 143 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Dec 2010 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 146 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Dec 2010 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 144 sqm | S$615,000 |
What flat types are in Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd?
Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd has 56 units, mostly Executive flats of the Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd?
Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd is an HDB block in Bedok.
Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd is an HDB block located along Bedok Reservoir Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1992, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 56 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd, Singapore 410638. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, the Bedok planning area. The block falls within the East Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Kaki Bukit MRT, approximately 595m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Singpost Centre for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, and Jalan Singa Park for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd is Kaki Bukit MRT, about 595 m away (~9 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kaki Bukit MRT595 m · ~9 min
- Ubi MRT602 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority481 m
- Manjusri Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km535 m
- Telok Kurau Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority724 m
- Damai Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd (~S$720k) needs about S$5,740/mo in income and S$2,703/mo in repayments, after S$16,200 stamp duty and a S$180k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$720k) — 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$16,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$180k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,703/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,740/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd
How much does a Executive flat at Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$720k (S$458 psf), from 56 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd has about 73 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1992). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd is about 4.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$720k. 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 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$720k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,740/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,703/mo after a S$180k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd is Kaki Bukit MRT, about 595 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd?⌄
Maha Bodhi School, Telok Kurau Primary School are within 1 km of Block 638 Bedok Reservoir Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.