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Block 38 Jln Bahagia

38 Jln Bahagia, Singapore 320038

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through May 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 38 Jln Bahagia is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1959, with 8 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$730k (83 sqm), from 32 resales on record. The lease has approximately 46 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 38 Jln Bahagia?

Key Takeaway

Block 38 Jln Bahagia is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1959, with 8 dwelling units.

Town
Kallang/Whampoa
Planning area
Novena
Completed
1959
Storeys
2
Total units
8
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$730k
Last transacted
May 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 46 years
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What are resale prices at Block 38 Jln Bahagia?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$730k (S$781 psf), from 32 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room32S$730,000recent83 sqmS$781 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 2025.

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What has recently sold at Block 38 Jln Bahagia?

Key Takeaway

Block 38 Jln Bahagia has 32 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$780,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20253-Room01 TO 0383 sqmS$780,000
May 20243-Room01 TO 03189 sqmS$1,150,000
Feb 20243-Room01 TO 0383 sqmS$788,888
Mar 20223-Room01 TO 0383 sqmS$800,000
Oct 20183-Room01 TO 0383 sqmS$710,000
Jun 20173-Room01 TO 03215 sqmS$830,000
Aug 20163-Room01 TO 0383 sqmS$660,000
Aug 20153-Room01 TO 0383 sqmS$845,888
Mar 20123-Room01 TO 0583 sqmS$698,000
Aug 20103-Room01 TO 0383 sqmS$640,000
Dec 20093-Room01 TO 0383 sqmS$730,000
Oct 20073-Room01 TO 0383 sqmS$438,000
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What flat types are in Block 38 Jln Bahagia?

Key Takeaway

Block 38 Jln Bahagia has 8 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

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

3-Room: 8
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How far is Block 38 Jln Bahagia from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Schools nearby

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

  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km560 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority586 m
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km872 m
  • St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
  • St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.1 km
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.2 km
  • Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.2 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: The Poiz Centre · 1.4 kmSupermarket: Hao Mart Pte. Ltd. · 281 mHawker centre: Blk 90 Whampoa Drive # · 458 mPark: Mar Thoma Road Park · 618 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 Jln Bahagia?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 38 Jln Bahagia (~S$730k) needs about S$5,819/mo in income and S$2,741/mo in repayments, after S$16,500 stamp duty and a S$183k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$730k) — 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$16,500

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$183k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,741/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$5,819/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 Jln Bahagia

What is the resale price at Block 38 Jln Bahagia?

3-Room flats at Block 38 Jln Bahagia have recently resold around S$730k (83 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 38 Jln Bahagia?

Block 38 Jln Bahagia has approximately 46 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1959). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 38 Jln Bahagia?

Block 38 Jln Bahagia has 8 dwelling units across up to 2 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 38 Jln Bahagia?

Hong Wen School is within 1 km of Block 38 Jln Bahagia — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 38 Jln Bahagia a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 38 Jln Bahagia sits in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Novena planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈46 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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