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. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$315k (60 sqm), from 43 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise
What is the resale price at Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise have recently resold around S$315k (60 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 Telok Blangah Rise?⌄
Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise has approximately 51 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise?⌄
Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise has 28 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
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.
Is Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 38 Telok Blangah Rise sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈51 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
