Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd
38 Upp Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 380038
Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1975, with 96 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (117 sqm), from 101 resales on record. The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1975, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$600k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$476 psf), from 101 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 101 | S$600,000recent | 117 sqm | S$476 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 Jul 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd has 101 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$650,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 114 sqm | S$650,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$688,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 117 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 117 sqm | S$700,888 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 114 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 117 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 117 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 117 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 119 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$480,000 |
What flat types are in Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 464 m away (~7 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km.
Getting around
- Geylang Bahru MRT464 m · ~7 min
- Kallang MRT794 m · ~12 min
- Aljunied MRT982 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km939 m
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.7 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.8 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 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd (~S$600k) needs about S$4,783/mo in income and S$2,253/mo in repayments, after S$12,600 stamp duty and a S$150k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$600k) — 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$12,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$150k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,253/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,783/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 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd
What is the resale price at Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently resold around S$600k (117 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 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd has approximately 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd has 96 dwelling units across up to 25 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 464 m away (~7 min walk).
Is Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd sits in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈50 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
