Block 538 Jelapang Rd
538 Jelapang Rd, Singapore 670538
Block 538 Jelapang Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Panjang, completed in 1997, with 123 dwelling units. Across 83 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$639k (S$507 psf, 120 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 538 Jelapang Rd?
Block 538 Jelapang Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Panjang, completed in 1997, with 123 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Panjang
- Planning area
- Bukit Panjang
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 123
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$639k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 538 Jelapang Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$639k (S$507 psf), from 83 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 35 | S$393,000recent | 100 sqm | S$363 psf |
| 5-Room | 48 | S$600,000recent | 120 sqm | S$465 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$640k) and 5 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 538 Jelapang Rd get?
Flats at Block 538 Jelapang Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.4% (from 18 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
18 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 8 | S$2,800/mo |
| 5-Room | 10 | S$3,100/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 538 Jelapang Rd?
Block 538 Jelapang Rd has 83 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$603,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$603,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 100 sqm | S$648,888 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$723,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 100 sqm | S$638,888 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 120 sqm | S$801,688 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$627,000 |
What flat types are in Block 538 Jelapang Rd?
Block 538 Jelapang Rd has 123 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 538 Jelapang Rd?
Block 538 Jelapang Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Panjang.
Block 538 Jelapang Rd is an HDB block located along Jelapang Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1997, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 123 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 538 Jelapang Rd, Singapore 670538. It is part of District 23, Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang / Choa Chu Kang, the Bukit Panjang planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Senja LRT, approximately 196m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Bukit Panjang Plaza for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Senja Hawker Centre for food options, Bukit Panjang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Senja-Cashew Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 538 Jelapang Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 538 Jelapang Rd is Senja LRT, about 197 m away (~3 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Senja LRT197 m · ~3 min
- Jelapang LRT333 m · ~5 min
- Bukit Panjang LRT664 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- West View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority384 m
- Greenridge Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority508 m
- Zhenghua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km539 m
- West Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km592 m
- West Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority679 m
- Zhenghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority788 m
- Greenridge Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km920 m
- Chua Chu Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km957 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 538 Jelapang Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 538 Jelapang Rd (~S$639k) needs about S$5,093/mo in income and S$2,399/mo in repayments, after S$13,767 stamp duty and a S$160k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$639k) — 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$13,767
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$160k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,399/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,093/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 538 Jelapang Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 538 Jelapang Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 538 Jelapang Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 538 Jelapang Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$639k (S$507 psf), from 83 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 538 Jelapang Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$393k; 5-Room ≈ S$600k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 538 Jelapang Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 538 Jelapang Rd has about 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). 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 538 Jelapang Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 538 Jelapang Rd is about 5.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$639k. 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 538 Jelapang Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$639k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,093/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,399/mo after a S$160k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 538 Jelapang Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 538 Jelapang Rd is Senja LRT, about 197 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 538 Jelapang Rd?⌄
West View Primary School, Greenridge Primary School, West Spring Primary School, Zhenghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 538 Jelapang Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.