Block 38 Beo Cres
38 Beo Cres, Singapore 160038
Block 38 Beo Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1963, with 97 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$330k (59 sqm), from 102 resales on record. The lease has approximately 45 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 38 Beo Cres?
Block 38 Beo Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1963, with 97 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1963
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 97
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$330k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 45 years
What are resale prices at Block 38 Beo Cres?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$330k (S$520 psf), from 102 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 27 | S$126,000recent | 51 sqm | S$230 psf |
| 3-Room | 72 | S$338,888recent | 59 sqm | S$534 psf |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$505,000recent | 110 sqm | S$427 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 Jul 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 38 Beo Cres?
Block 38 Beo Cres has 102 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$380,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$318,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 59 sqm | S$342,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 51 sqm | S$250,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$338,888 |
| Nov 2021 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 59 sqm | S$342,888 |
| Oct 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$295,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 51 sqm | S$215,000 |
What flat types are in Block 38 Beo Cres?
Block 38 Beo Cres has 97 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 38 Beo Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 38 Beo Cres is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 273 m away (~4 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT273 m · ~4 min
- Havelock MRT700 m · ~11 min
- Great World MRT933 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km400 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority444 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority505 m
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.5 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 38 Beo Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 38 Beo Cres (~S$330k) needs about S$2,631/mo in income and S$1,239/mo in repayments, after S$4,800 stamp duty and a S$83k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$330k) — 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$4,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$83k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,239/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,631/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 38 Beo Cres
What is the resale price at Block 38 Beo Cres?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 38 Beo Cres have recently resold around S$330k (59 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 38 Beo Cres by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$126k; 3-Room ≈ S$339k; 4-Room ≈ S$505k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 38 Beo Cres?⌄
Block 38 Beo Cres has approximately 45 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1963). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 38 Beo Cres?⌄
Block 38 Beo Cres has 97 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 38 Beo Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 38 Beo Cres is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 273 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 38 Beo Cres?⌄
Alexandra Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 38 Beo Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 38 Beo Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 38 Beo Cres sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈45 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
