Block 38 Kim Pong Rd
38 Kim Pong Rd, Singapore 161038
Block 38 Kim Pong Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 24 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$620k (88 sqm), from 27 resales on record. The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 38 Kim Pong Rd?
Block 38 Kim Pong Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 24 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1949
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 24
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$620k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 38 Kim Pong Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$620k (S$705 psf), from 27 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 27 | S$620,000recent | 88 sqm | S$705 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 Feb 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 38 Kim Pong Rd?
Block 38 Kim Pong Rd has 27 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$800,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$800,888 |
| Sept 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Mar 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$610,000 |
| May 2019 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$638,000 |
| May 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Oct 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Sept 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$700,200 |
| Jul 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Nov 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$570,000 |
What flat types are in Block 38 Kim Pong Rd?
Block 38 Kim Pong Rd has 24 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 38 Kim Pong Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 38 Kim Pong Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 367 m away (~6 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT367 m · ~6 min
- Havelock MRT531 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority511 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km886 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority987 m
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.1 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.4 km
- Cantonment 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 38 Kim Pong Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 38 Kim Pong Rd (~S$620k) needs about S$4,942/mo in income and S$2,328/mo in repayments, after S$13,200 stamp duty and a S$155k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$620k) — 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$13,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$155k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,328/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,942/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 Kim Pong Rd
What is the resale price at Block 38 Kim Pong Rd?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 38 Kim Pong Rd have recently resold around S$620k (88 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 38 Kim Pong Rd?⌄
Block 38 Kim Pong Rd has approximately 47 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1949). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 38 Kim Pong Rd?⌄
Block 38 Kim Pong Rd has 24 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 38 Kim Pong Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 38 Kim Pong Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 367 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 38 Kim Pong Rd?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Alexandra Primary School are within 1 km of Block 38 Kim Pong Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 38 Kim Pong Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 38 Kim Pong Rd sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈47 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
