Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd
38 Tanglin Halt Rd, Singapore 140038
Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1962, with 116 dwelling units. Across 146 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$308k (S$511 psf, 56 sqm). The lease has approximately 44 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd?
Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1962, with 116 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1962
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 116
- Flat model
- Standard · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$308k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2014
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 44 years
What are resale prices at Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$308k (S$511 psf), from 146 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 36 | S$80,000recent | 46 sqm | S$162 psf |
| 3-Room | 109 | S$308,000recent | 56 sqm | S$508 psf |
| 4-Room | 1 | S$252,000 | 102 sqm | S$230 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 Jun 2014.
What rent and yield does Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd get?
Flats at Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$1,650/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.4% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$1,650/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$19,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 3 | S$1,650/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 Jul 2021. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd?
Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd has 146 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$306,000 in Jun 2014 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 sqm | S$306,000 |
| Jun 2014 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Jun 2014 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 sqm | S$280,000 |
| May 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 sqm | S$305,000 |
| Oct 2013 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 sqm | S$335,000 |
| May 2013 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 sqm | S$335,000 |
| Mar 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Jul 2012 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 sqm | S$325,000 |
| Mar 2012 | 2-Room | 06 TO 10 | 46 sqm | S$272,000 |
| Mar 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 05 | 56 sqm | S$325,000 |
| Apr 2011 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 sqm | S$308,000 |
| Jan 2011 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$317,000 |
Where is Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd?
Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd is an HDB block located along Tanglin Halt Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1962, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 116 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset.
The address is Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd, Singapore 140038. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, the Queenstown planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Commonwealth MRT, approximately 558m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Tanglin Halt Market for food options, Queenstown Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Queenstown Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd is Commonwealth MRT, about 558 m away (~9 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Commonwealth MRT558 m · ~9 min
- Queenstown MRT881 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority283 m
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km491 m
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
- Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeJunior college1.6 km
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
- Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.7 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 Tanglin Halt Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd (~S$308k) needs about S$2,455/mo in income and S$1,156/mo in repayments, after S$4,360 stamp duty and a S$77k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$308k) — 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$4,360
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$77k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,156/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,455/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 Tanglin Halt Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$308k (S$511 psf), from 146 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$80k; 3-Room ≈ S$308k; 4-Room ≈ S$252k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd has about 44 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1962). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. It is estimated from the block's completion year.
What is the rental yield at Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd is about 6.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$1,650/mo against a resale price of about S$308k. 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 Tanglin Halt Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$308k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,455/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,156/mo after a S$77k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd is Commonwealth MRT, about 558 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd?⌄
New Town Primary School is within 1 km of Block 38 Tanglin Halt Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.