Block 38 Jln Bahagia
38 Jln Bahagia, Singapore 320038
Block 38 Jln Bahagia is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1959, with 8 dwelling units. Across 32 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$730k (S$781 psf, 83 sqm). The lease has approximately 46 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 38 Jln Bahagia?
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
- Flat model
- Terrace
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$730k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 46 years
What are resale prices at Block 38 Jln Bahagia?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$730k (S$781 psf), from 32 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 32 | S$730,000recent | 83 sqm | S$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.
What has recently sold at Block 38 Jln Bahagia?
Block 38 Jln Bahagia has 32 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$780,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$780,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 189 sqm | S$1,150,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$788,888 |
| Mar 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Jun 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 215 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Aug 2016 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Aug 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$845,888 |
| Mar 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 05 | 83 sqm | S$698,000 |
| Aug 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Dec 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Oct 2007 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$438,000 |
What flat types are in Block 38 Jln Bahagia?
Block 38 Jln Bahagia has 8 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Terrace model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 38 Jln Bahagia?
Block 38 Jln Bahagia is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Novena planning area.
Block 38 Jln Bahagia is an HDB block located along Jln Bahagia. The block is recorded as completed around 1959, with up to 2 storeys. It has an estimated 8 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 38 Jln Bahagia, Singapore 320038. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, the Novena planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Boon Keng MRT Exit A, approximately 939m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, HAO MART PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 90 Whampoa Drive # for food options, Mar Thoma Road Park for greenery and recreation, Toa Payoh Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Whampoa Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 38 Jln Bahagia from MRT and schools?
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 38 Jln Bahagia?
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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 38 Jln Bahagia
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 38 Jln Bahagia cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 38 Jln Bahagia have recently resold for a median of about S$730k (S$781 psf), from 32 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 38 Jln Bahagia worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 38 Jln Bahagia has about 46 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1959). 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 38 Jln Bahagia?⌄
For a flat at about S$730k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,819/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,741/mo after a S$183k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.