Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1
438 Jurong West Ave 1, Singapore 640438
Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1983, with 39 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$320k (74 sqm), from 63 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1?
Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1983, with 39 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 39
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$320k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2021
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$320k (S$323 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 41 | S$255,000recent | 74 sqm | S$320 psf |
| 4-Room | 22 | S$230,000recent | 105 sqm | S$205 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 2021.
What has recently sold at Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1?
Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 has 63 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$320,000 in Jul 2021 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Dec 2019 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Jun 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$275,000 |
| Oct 2016 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$338,000 |
| Sept 2016 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 81 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Aug 2014 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Jan 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$337,000 |
| Aug 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Oct 2011 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 81 sqm | S$343,000 |
| Dec 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 111 sqm | S$325,000 |
| Aug 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$257,000 |
| Jun 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$242,000 |
What flat types are in Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1?
Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 has 39 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 is Lakeside MRT, about 848 m away (~13 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Lakeside MRT848 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Hua Yi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km222 m
- Shuqun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority477 m
- Yuhua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km481 m
- Fuhua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km587 m
- Jurongville Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km590 m
- Rulang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority772 m
- Pioneer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Yuan Ching Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 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 Jurong West Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 (~S$320k) needs about S$2,551/mo in income and S$1,201/mo in repayments, after S$4,600 stamp duty and a S$80k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$320k) — 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$4,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$80k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,201/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,551/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 438 Jurong West Ave 1
What is the resale price at Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 have recently resold around S$320k (74 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$255k; 4-Room ≈ S$230k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1?⌄
Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 has approximately 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1?⌄
Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 has 39 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 is Lakeside MRT, about 848 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1?⌄
Shuqun Primary School, Rulang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 sits in Jurong West, in the Jurong West planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈62 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
