Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise
38 Telok Blangah Rise, Singapore 90038
Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1975, with 28 dwelling units. Across 43 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$315k (S$480 psf, 60 sqm). The lease has approximately 51 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise?
Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1975, with 28 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 28
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$315k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 51 years
What are resale prices at Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$315k (S$480 psf), from 43 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 43 | S$315,000recent | 60 sqm | S$480 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 1 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 Jul 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise get?
Flats at Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise have recently sublet for a median of S$2,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.0% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,100/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$25,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 21 | S$2,100/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 Nov 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise?
Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise has 43 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$300,000 in Jul 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$333,000 |
| Sept 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$260,000 |
| Aug 2016 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$321,888 |
| Dec 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 71 sqm | S$358,000 |
| Sept 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Nov 2013 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$335,000 |
| Mar 2013 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$363,000 |
| Nov 2012 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$326,000 |
| Jun 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$302,000 |
| Feb 2012 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Mar 2011 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$295,000 |
What flat types are in Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise?
Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise has 28 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise?
Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise is an HDB block located along Telok Blangah Rise. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 28 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise, Singapore 090038. It is part of District 04, Telok Blangah / Harbourfront, the Bukit Merah planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Harbourfront MRT, approximately 776m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include VivoCity for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 36 Telok Blangah Rise for food options, Mount Faber Park for greenery and recreation, and Radin Mas Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise is Harbourfront MRT, about 776 m away (~12 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Harbourfront MRT776 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km337 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority366 m
- Chij (Kellock)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority726 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.9 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 Telok Blangah Rise?
Buying a flat at Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise (~S$315k) needs about S$2,511/mo in income and S$1,183/mo in repayments, after S$4,500 stamp duty and a S$79k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$315k) — 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$4,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$79k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,183/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,511/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 38 Telok Blangah Rise land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise have recently resold for a median of about S$315k (S$480 psf), from 43 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise has about 51 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise is about 8.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,100/mo against a resale price of about S$315k. 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 38 Telok Blangah Rise?⌄
For a flat at about S$315k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,511/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,183/mo after a S$79k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise is Harbourfront MRT, about 776 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise?⌄
Radin Mas Primary School, Chij (Kellock) are within 1 km of Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.