Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5
238 Bt Batok East Ave 5, Singapore 650238
Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 173 dwelling units. Across 293 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$410k (S$552 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 173 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Batok
- Planning area
- Bukit Batok
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 173
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$410k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$410k (S$552 psf), from 293 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 197 | S$405,000recent | 67 sqm | S$555 psf |
| 4-Room | 96 | S$445,000recent | 93 sqm | S$422 psf |
Live now: 26 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$423k) — 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 get?
Flats at Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,600/mo |
| 4-Room | 14 | 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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has 293 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$400,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 69 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 69 sqm | S$410,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 99 sqm | S$552,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$432,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 69 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 99 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$445,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 67 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$371,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$372,000 |
What flat types are in Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has 173 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok.
Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Bt Batok East Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 173 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5, Singapore 650238. It is part of District 23, Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang / Choa Chu Kang, the Bukit Batok planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Bukit Batok MRT, approximately 582m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include West Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Bukit Batok Town Park for greenery and recreation, Bukit Batok Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Bukit Batok East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 582 m away (~9 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bukit Batok MRT582 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Hillgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km377 m
- Bukit View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority457 m
- Lianhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority494 m
- Keming Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority515 m
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km535 m
- Dazhong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Millennia InstituteCentralised institute1.5 km
- Princess Elizabeth Primary SchoolPrimary 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 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 (~S$410k) needs about S$3,268/mo in income and S$1,539/mo in repayments, after S$6,900 stamp duty and a S$103k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$410k) — 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$6,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$103k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,539/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,268/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 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$410k (S$552 psf), from 293 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$405k; 4-Room ≈ S$445k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). 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 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is about 7.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$410k. 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 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$410k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,268/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,539/mo after a S$103k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 582 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5?⌄
Bukit View Primary School, Lianhua Primary School, Keming Primary School are within 1 km of Block 238 Bt Batok East Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.