Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4
438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, Singapore 680438
Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 1992, with 80 dwelling units. Across 91 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$490k (S$403 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4?
Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 1992, with 80 dwelling units.
- Town
- Choa Chu Kang
- Planning area
- Choa Chu Kang
- Completed
- 1992
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 80
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$490k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 67 years
What are resale prices at Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$490k (S$403 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 54 | S$368,000recent | 104 sqm | S$329 psf |
| 5-Room | 37 | S$425,000recent | 125 sqm | S$297 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 Mar 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 get?
Flats at Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.1% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 9 | S$2,900/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$3,250/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 Sept 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4?
Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 has 91 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$698,000 in Mar 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 133 sqm | S$698,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$508,888 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$508,888 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$560,889 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 125 sqm | S$542,888 |
| Jun 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 125 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Jun 2018 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 130 sqm | S$448,000 |
| Mar 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$348,000 |
| Feb 2018 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 133 sqm | S$425,000 |
What flat types are in Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4?
Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 has 80 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4?
Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang.
Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 is an HDB block located along Choa Chu Kang Ave 4. The block is recorded as completed around 1992, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 80 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 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, Singapore 680438. It is part of District 23, Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang / Choa Chu Kang, the Choa Chu Kang planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Choa Chu Kang LRT, approximately 522m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Lot One for shopping, ANG KEN CHUA for groceries, Choa Chu Kang Pk for greenery and recreation, and Keat Hong Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 is Choa Chu Kang LRT, about 522 m away (~8 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Choa Chu Kang LRT522 m · ~8 min
- South View LRT748 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bukit Panjang Govt. High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km281 m
- Concord Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority623 m
- Kranji Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km659 m
- Chua Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority757 m
- South View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority769 m
- De La Salle SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Kranji Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Teck Whye 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 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4?
Buying a flat at Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 (~S$490k) needs about S$3,906/mo in income and S$1,840/mo in repayments, after S$9,300 stamp duty and a S$123k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$490k) — 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$9,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$123k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,840/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,906/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 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 have recently resold for a median of about S$490k (S$403 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$368k; 5-Room ≈ S$425k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 has about 67 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1992). 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 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 is about 7.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$490k. 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 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4?⌄
For a flat at about S$490k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,906/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,840/mo after a S$123k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 is Choa Chu Kang LRT, about 522 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4?⌄
Concord Primary School, Chua Chu Kang Primary School, South View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 438 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.