Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1
538 Jurong West Ave 1, Singapore 640538
Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1984, with 90 dwelling units. Across 82 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$400k (S$361 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1?
Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1984, with 90 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 8
- Total units
- 90
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$400k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$400k (S$361 psf), from 82 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 2 | S$152,750 | 82 sqm | S$173 psf |
| 4-Room | 80 | S$400,000recent | 103 sqm | S$361 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 get?
Flats at Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.4% (from 18 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
18 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 18 | S$2,800/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 538 Jurong West Ave 1?
Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 has 82 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$470,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$528,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$500,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$442,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$348,000 |
| Sept 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$328,000 |
| Dec 2016 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$406,000 |
| Sept 2016 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Aug 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Aug 2014 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$395,000 |
What flat types are in Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1?
Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 has 90 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1?
Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block located along Jurong West Ave 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 8 storeys. It has an estimated 90 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 538 Jurong West Ave 1, Singapore 640538. 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 882m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Jurong Point for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 505 Jurong West Street 52 for food options, and Jurong Spring Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 is Lakeside MRT, about 882 m away (~14 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Lakeside MRT882 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Rulang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority491 m
- Shuqun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority721 m
- Hua Yi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km754 m
- Boon Lay Garden Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority796 m
- Yuhua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km861 m
- Corporation Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority883 m
- River Valley High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km973 m
- 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 538 Jurong West Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 (~S$400k) needs about S$3,189/mo in income and S$1,502/mo in repayments, after S$6,600 stamp duty and a S$100k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$6,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$100k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,502/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,189/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 538 Jurong West Ave 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$400k (S$361 psf), from 82 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$153k; 4-Room ≈ S$400k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). 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 538 Jurong West Ave 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 is about 8.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$400k. 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 Jurong West Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$400k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,189/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,502/mo after a S$100k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 is Lakeside MRT, about 882 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1?⌄
Rulang Primary School, Shuqun Primary School, Boon Lay Garden Primary School, Corporation Primary School are within 1 km of Block 538 Jurong West Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.