Block 238 Jurong East St 21
238 Jurong East St 21, Singapore 600238
Block 238 Jurong East St 21 is an HDB block in Jurong East, completed in 1982, with 96 dwelling units. Across 116 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$406 psf, 120 sqm). The lease has approximately 56 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 238 Jurong East St 21?
Block 238 Jurong East St 21 is an HDB block in Jurong East, completed in 1982, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong East
- Planning area
- Jurong East
- Completed
- 1982
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$525k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 56 years
What are resale prices at Block 238 Jurong East St 21?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$406 psf), from 116 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 116 | S$525,000recent | 120 sqm | S$406 psf |
Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$675k) and 3 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 Dec 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 238 Jurong East St 21 get?
Flats at Block 238 Jurong East St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,000/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 238 Jurong East St 21?
Block 238 Jurong East St 21 has 116 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$685,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$553,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 120 sqm | S$510,000 |
What flat types are in Block 238 Jurong East St 21?
Block 238 Jurong East St 21 has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 238 Jurong East St 21?
Block 238 Jurong East St 21 is an HDB block in Jurong East.
Block 238 Jurong East St 21 is an HDB block located along Jurong East St 21. The block is recorded as completed around 1982, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 238 Jurong East St 21, Singapore 600238. It is part of District 22, Jurong, the Jurong East planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Jurong East MRT, approximately 879m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Westgate for shopping, ONE EIGHT SHOP PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 254 Jurong East Street 24 for food options, and Yuhua Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 238 Jurong East St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 238 Jurong East St 21 is Jurong East MRT, about 879 m away (~14 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Jurong East MRT879 m · ~14 min
- Chinese Garden MRT904 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Yuhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority239 m
- Crest Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km352 m
- Fuhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority682 m
- Bukit Batok Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km865 m
- Princess Elizabeth Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority945 m
- Millennia InstituteCentralised institute1.1 km
- Jurong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 238 Jurong East St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 238 Jurong East St 21 (~S$525k) needs about S$4,185/mo in income and S$1,971/mo in repayments, after S$10,350 stamp duty and a S$131k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$525k) — 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$10,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$131k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,971/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,185/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 238 Jurong East St 21
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 238 Jurong East St 21 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 238 Jurong East St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$525k (S$406 psf), from 116 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 238 Jurong East St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 238 Jurong East St 21 has about 56 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1982). 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 238 Jurong East St 21?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 238 Jurong East St 21 is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$525k. 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 238 Jurong East St 21?⌄
For a flat at about S$525k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,185/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,971/mo after a S$131k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 238 Jurong East St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 238 Jurong East St 21 is Jurong East MRT, about 879 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 238 Jurong East St 21?⌄
Yuhua Primary School, Fuhua Primary School, Princess Elizabeth Primary School are within 1 km of Block 238 Jurong East St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.