Block 838 Jurong West St 81
838 Jurong West St 81, Singapore 640838
Block 838 Jurong West St 81 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1989, with 88 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$498k (104 sqm), from 117 resales on record. The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 838 Jurong West St 81?
Block 838 Jurong West St 81 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1989, with 88 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 88
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$498k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 838 Jurong West St 81?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$498k (S$388 psf), from 117 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 52 | S$380,000recent | 104 sqm | S$339 psf |
| 5-Room | 65 | S$386,000recent | 122 sqm | S$294 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 838 Jurong West St 81?
Block 838 Jurong West St 81 has 117 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$510,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$498,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$498,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$417,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$340,000 |
What flat types are in Block 838 Jurong West St 81?
Block 838 Jurong West St 81 has 88 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 838 Jurong West St 81 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 838 Jurong West St 81 is Pioneer MRT, about 815 m away (~13 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Pioneer MRT815 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Xingnan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority635 m
- West Grove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority653 m
- Jurong West Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority785 m
- Westwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority865 m
- Juying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km894 m
- Boon Lay Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km940 m
- Frontier Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Jurong West 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 838 Jurong West St 81?
Buying a flat at Block 838 Jurong West St 81 (~S$498k) needs about S$3,970/mo in income and S$1,870/mo in repayments, after S$9,540 stamp duty and a S$125k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$498k) — 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$9,540
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$125k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,870/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,970/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 838 Jurong West St 81
What is the resale price at Block 838 Jurong West St 81?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 838 Jurong West St 81 have recently resold around S$498k (104 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 838 Jurong West St 81 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$380k; 5-Room ≈ S$386k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 838 Jurong West St 81?⌄
Block 838 Jurong West St 81 has approximately 63 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 838 Jurong West St 81?⌄
Block 838 Jurong West St 81 has 88 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 838 Jurong West St 81?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 838 Jurong West St 81 is Pioneer MRT, about 815 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 838 Jurong West St 81?⌄
Xingnan Primary School, West Grove Primary School, Jurong West Primary School, Westwood Primary School are within 1 km of Block 838 Jurong West St 81 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 838 Jurong West St 81 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 838 Jurong West St 81 sits in Jurong West, in the Jurong West planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈63 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
