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. Across 101 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$476 psf, 117 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Standard
- 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 |
Live now: 9 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$630k) and 2 for rent — search all listings.
“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 rent and yield does Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd get?
Flats at Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.4% (from 19 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
19 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 19 | S$3,200/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Aug 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd?
Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd is an HDB block located along Upp Boon Keng Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 380038. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Geylang Bahru MRT, approximately 464m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Aperia Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 17 Upper Boon Keng Road for food options, and Geylang West Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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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 Upp Boon Keng Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$600k (S$476 psf), from 101 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd has about 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). 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.
What is the rental yield at Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd is about 6.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$600k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 38 Upp Boon Keng Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$600k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,783/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,253/mo after a S$150k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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).