Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8
438C Bt Batok West Ave 8, Singapore 653438
Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 2018, with 169 dwelling units. Across 35 resales on record, 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$435k (S$694 psf, 47 sqm). The lease has approximately 93 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 2018, with 169 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Batok
- Planning area
- Bukit Batok
- Completed
- 2018
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 169
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$435k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 93 years
What are resale prices at Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8?
2-Room flats have recently resold around S$435k (S$694 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 15 | S$365,000recent | 47 sqm | S$781 psf |
| 3-Room | 7 | S$475,000recent | 68 sqm | S$649 psf |
| 4-Room | 13 | S$620,000recent | 93 sqm | S$619 psf |
Live now: 9 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$400k) and 4 for rent (median S$2,400/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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 24 | S$2,450/mo |
| 4-Room | 8 | S$3,600/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 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 has 35 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$500,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$500,000 |
| May 2026 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 38 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 2-Room | 13 TO 15 | 47 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 47 sqm | S$402,888 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 47 sqm | S$355,000 |
| May 2025 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 47 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 38 sqm | S$330,000 |
What flat types are in Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 has 169 units, mostly 2-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok.
Block 438C 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 14 storeys. It has an estimated 169 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room, 3-room, and 4-room units.
The address is Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8, Singapore 653438. 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, Bukit Batok West Hawker Centre for food options, and Tengah Linear Woods for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pioneer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority824 m
- Millennia InstituteCentralised institutewithin 1 km862 m
- Dunearn Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km876 m
- Princess Elizabeth Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority968 m
- Dazhong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Bukit Batok Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Jurong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- St. Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 (~S$435k) needs about S$3,468/mo in income and S$1,633/mo in repayments, after S$7,650 stamp duty and a S$109k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$435k) — 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$7,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$109k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,633/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,468/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 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8
How much does a 2-Room flat at Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 cost?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$435k (S$694 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$365k; 3-Room ≈ S$475k; 4-Room ≈ S$620k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 438C 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 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$435k. 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 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$435k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,468/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,633/mo after a S$109k 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 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8?⌄
Pioneer Primary School, Princess Elizabeth Primary School are within 1 km of Block 438C Bt Batok West Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.