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. Across 63 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$320k (S$323 psf, 74 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A
- 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 |
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“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 rent and yield does Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 get?
Flats at Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.0% (from 10 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
10 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 9 | S$2,400/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1?
Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block located along Jurong West Ave 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 39 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1, Singapore 640438. It is part of District 22, Jurong, the Jurong West planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Lakeside MRT, approximately 848m away, around 13 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 505 Jurong West Street 52 for food options, Jurong Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Jurong Green Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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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.
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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 438 Jurong West Ave 1
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$320k (S$323 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$255k; 4-Room ≈ S$230k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). 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 Jurong West Ave 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 438 Jurong West Ave 1 is about 9.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$320k. 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 Jurong West Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$320k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,551/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,201/mo after a S$80k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.