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Block 38 Cambridge Rd

38 Cambridge Rd, Singapore 210038

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Feb 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 38 Cambridge Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1997, with 70 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$800k (120 sqm), from 67 resales on record. The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 38 Cambridge Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 38 Cambridge Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1997, with 70 dwelling units.

Town
Kallang/Whampoa
Planning area
Kallang
Completed
1997
Storeys
15
Total units
70
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$800k
Last transacted
Feb 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 71 years
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What are resale prices at Block 38 Cambridge Rd?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$800k (S$654 psf), from 67 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room32S$600,000recent101 sqmS$552 psf
5-Room35S$775,000recent120 sqmS$600 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 Feb 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 38 Cambridge Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 38 Cambridge Rd has 67 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$925,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Feb 20265-Room07 TO 09120 sqmS$925,000
Aug 20255-Room07 TO 09120 sqmS$923,500
Feb 20254-Room07 TO 09101 sqmS$810,000
Aug 20245-Room10 TO 12120 sqmS$928,000
Jul 20244-Room10 TO 12101 sqmS$778,000
Jun 20235-Room01 TO 03120 sqmS$728,000
Apr 20234-Room10 TO 12100 sqmS$738,000
Apr 20235-Room10 TO 12120 sqmS$845,000
Mar 20235-Room13 TO 15120 sqmS$820,000
Oct 20225-Room04 TO 06120 sqmS$800,000
Aug 20225-Room07 TO 09120 sqmS$775,000
Mar 20224-Room04 TO 06100 sqmS$640,000
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What flat types are in Block 38 Cambridge Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 38 Cambridge Rd has 70 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 425-Room: 28
5

How far is Block 38 Cambridge Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 38 Cambridge Rd is Novena MRT, about 709 m away (~11 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority388 m
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority513 m
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km811 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.2 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: United Square · 593 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 148 mHawker centre: Pek Kio Market & Food Centre · 156 mPark: Pek Kio Park · 62 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 38 Cambridge Rd?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 38 Cambridge Rd (~S$800k) needs about S$6,377/mo in income and S$3,004/mo in repayments, after S$18,600 stamp duty and a S$200k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$800k) — 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$18,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$200k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,004/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,377/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 38 Cambridge Rd

What is the resale price at Block 38 Cambridge Rd?

5-Room flats at Block 38 Cambridge Rd have recently resold around S$800k (120 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 38 Cambridge Rd by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$600k; 5-Room ≈ S$775k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 38 Cambridge Rd?

Block 38 Cambridge Rd has approximately 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 38 Cambridge Rd?

Block 38 Cambridge Rd has 70 dwelling units across up to 15 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 38 Cambridge Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 38 Cambridge Rd is Novena MRT, about 709 m away (~11 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 38 Cambridge Rd?

St. Joseph's Institution Junior, Farrer Park Primary School are within 1 km of Block 38 Cambridge Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 38 Cambridge Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 38 Cambridge Rd sits in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈71 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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