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Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd

38 Upp Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 380038

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

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.

1

What are the key facts about Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

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
2

What are resale prices at Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$476 psf), from 101 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
5-Room101S$600,000recent117 sqmS$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.

3

What has recently sold at Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd has 101 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$650,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jul 20255-Room10 TO 12114 sqmS$650,000
May 20255-Room07 TO 09114 sqmS$688,000
May 20245-Room13 TO 15117 sqmS$610,000
Feb 20245-Room22 TO 24117 sqmS$700,888
Sept 20235-Room16 TO 18114 sqmS$638,000
Jan 20235-Room13 TO 15117 sqmS$595,000
Aug 20225-Room25 TO 27117 sqmS$665,000
Mar 20225-Room07 TO 09114 sqmS$545,000
Jan 20225-Room22 TO 24117 sqmS$600,000
Nov 20215-Room07 TO 09117 sqmS$590,000
Jan 20215-Room10 TO 12119 sqmS$500,000
Dec 20205-Room04 TO 06117 sqmS$480,000
4

What flat types are in Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

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

5-Room: 96
5

How far is Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Aperia Mall · 1.4 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 538 mHawker centre: Blk 17 Upper Boon Keng Road · 443 m

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

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd?

Key Takeaway

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.

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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.

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