Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5
389 Bt Batok West Ave 5, Singapore 650389
Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 2004, with 108 dwelling units. Across 43 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$575k (S$481 psf, 110 sqm). The lease has approximately 78 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5?
Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 2004, with 108 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Batok
- Planning area
- Bukit Batok
- Completed
- 2004
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 108
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$575k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 78 years
What are resale prices at Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$575k (S$481 psf), from 43 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 43 | S$575,000recent | 118 sqm | S$481 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 for rent — 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 get?
Flats at Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,000/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 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5?
Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 has 43 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$575,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 118 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 118 sqm | S$657,200 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 118 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 118 sqm | S$677,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 110 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$570,000 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 118 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 110 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 118 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Mar 2020 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 110 sqm | S$525,000 |
What flat types are in Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5?
Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 has 108 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5?
Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok.
Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Bt Batok West Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 2004, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 108 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5, Singapore 650389. 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 Gombak MRT, approximately 750m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include HillV2 for shopping, OH BENG GUAN for groceries, Bukit Gombak Park for greenery and recreation, and Hong Kah North Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 is Bukit Gombak MRT, about 750 m away (~12 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bukit Gombak MRT750 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Swiss Cottage Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km206 m
- St. Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority349 m
- Dazhong Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority798 m
- Dunearn Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km848 m
- Lianhua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Hillgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Assumption Pathway SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Assumption English SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 (~S$575k) needs about S$4,584/mo in income and S$2,159/mo in repayments, after S$11,850 stamp duty and a S$144k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$575k) — 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$11,850
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$144k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,159/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,584/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 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$575k (S$481 psf), from 43 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 has about 78 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2004). 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 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$575k. 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 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$575k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,584/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,159/mo after a S$144k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 is Bukit Gombak MRT, about 750 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5?⌄
St. Anthony's Primary School, Dazhong Primary School are within 1 km of Block 389 Bt Batok West Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.