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Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8

438A Bt Batok West Ave 8, Singapore 651438

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Mar 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 2018, with 182 dwelling units. Across 42 resales on record, 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$408k (S$704 psf, 47 sqm). The lease has approximately 93 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 2018, with 182 dwelling units.

Town
Bukit Batok
Planning area
Bukit Batok
Completed
2018
Storeys
15
Total units
182
Flat model
Model A · 2-Room
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$408k
Last transacted
Mar 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 93 years
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What are resale prices at Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

2-Room flats have recently resold around S$408k (S$704 psf), from 42 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
2-Room19S$380,888recent47 sqmS$753 psf
4-Room23S$650,000recent93 sqmS$649 psf

Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 20 for rent (median S$830/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 Mar 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.8% (from 14 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,300/mo

14 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

6.8%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$27,600

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
2-Room13S$2,300/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 has 42 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$400,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Mar 20262-Room10 TO 1247 sqmS$400,000
Feb 20264-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$668,000
Jan 20264-Room04 TO 0693 sqmS$649,000
Nov 20254-Room04 TO 0693 sqmS$655,000
Sept 20254-Room07 TO 0993 sqmS$690,000
Aug 20252-Room01 TO 0347 sqmS$375,000
Aug 20254-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$705,000
Jun 20252-Room04 TO 0647 sqmS$370,000
Apr 20254-Room07 TO 0993 sqmS$690,000
Apr 20252-Room04 TO 0647 sqmS$385,000
Feb 20252-Room07 TO 0947 sqmS$408,000
Feb 20252-Room07 TO 0947 sqmS$360,000
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What flat types are in Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 has 182 units, mostly 2-Room flats of the Model A / 2-Room model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

2-Room: 984-Room: 84
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Where is Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok.

Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Bt Batok West Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 2018, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 182 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room and 4-room units.

The address is Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8, Singapore 651438. 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.

Nearby amenities include West Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Bukit Batok West Hawker Centre for food options, Tengah Linear Woods for greenery and recreation, Bukit Batok Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Hong Kah North Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Millennia InstituteCentralised institutewithin 1 km801 m
  • Dunearn Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km803 m
  • Dazhong Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority869 m
  • Princess Elizabeth Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority921 m
  • Pioneer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority958 m
  • Bukit Batok Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • St. Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Jurong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: West Mall · 1.2 kmSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 975 mHawker centre: Bukit Batok West Hawker Centre · 270 mPark: Tengah Linear Woods · 439 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 (~S$408k) needs about S$3,252/mo in income and S$1,532/mo in repayments, after S$6,840 stamp duty and a S$102k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$408k) — 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$6,840

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$102k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,532/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,252/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 sales at Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8

How much does a 2-Room flat at Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 cost?

2-Room flats at Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$408k (S$704 psf), from 42 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 by flat type?

2-Room ≈ S$381k; 4-Room ≈ S$650k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 has about 93 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2018). 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 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8?

Gross rental yield at Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 is about 6.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,300/mo against a resale price of about S$408k. 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 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8?

For a flat at about S$408k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,252/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,532/mo after a S$102k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8?

Dazhong Primary School, Princess Elizabeth Primary School, Pioneer Primary School are within 1 km of Block 438A Bt Batok West Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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