Block 938 Tampines Ave 5
938 Tampines Ave 5, Singapore 520938
Block 938 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 52 dwelling units. Executive flats have recently resold around S$895k (146 sqm), from 70 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 938 Tampines Ave 5?
Block 938 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 52 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 9
- Total units
- 52
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$895k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 938 Tampines Ave 5?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$895k (S$570 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 70 | S$895,000recent | 146 sqm | S$570 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 Jan 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 938 Tampines Ave 5?
Block 938 Tampines Ave 5 has 70 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,158,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$1,158,000 |
| Jul 2025 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$1,000,000 |
| Apr 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 142 sqm | S$955,888 |
| Oct 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$945,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 142 sqm | S$920,000 |
| Feb 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$910,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$895,000 |
| Oct 2021 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 142 sqm | S$763,000 |
| Oct 2021 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$795,000 |
| Jun 2021 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Aug 2020 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Jul 2020 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$725,000 |
What flat types are in Block 938 Tampines Ave 5?
Block 938 Tampines Ave 5 has 52 units, mostly Executive flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 938 Tampines Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 938 Tampines Ave 5 is Tampines West MRT, about 452 m away (~7 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT452 m · ~7 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority278 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km320 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority328 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km501 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority550 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 938 Tampines Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 938 Tampines Ave 5 (~S$895k) needs about S$7,135/mo in income and S$3,360/mo in repayments, after S$21,450 stamp duty and a S$224k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$895k) — 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$21,450
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$224k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,360/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,135/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 938 Tampines Ave 5
What is the resale price at Block 938 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
Executive flats at Block 938 Tampines Ave 5 have recently resold around S$895k (146 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 938 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
Block 938 Tampines Ave 5 has approximately 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 938 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
Block 938 Tampines Ave 5 has 52 dwelling units across up to 9 storeys, mostly executive flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 938 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 938 Tampines Ave 5 is Tampines West MRT, about 452 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 938 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
Junyuan Primary School, Tampines Primary School, St. Hilda's Primary School are within 1 km of Block 938 Tampines Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 938 Tampines Ave 5 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 938 Tampines Ave 5 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈62 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
