Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3
138 Potong Pasir Ave 3, Singapore 350138
Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3 is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1983, with 32 dwelling units. Across 34 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$460 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3?
Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3 is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1983, with 32 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 32
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$525k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$460 psf), from 34 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 34 | S$525,000recent | 103 sqm | S$460 psf |
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“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 Sept 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3?
Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3 has 34 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$738,000 in Sept 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$738,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 111 sqm | S$557,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Mar 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Aug 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 111 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Feb 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 111 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Sept 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 111 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Mar 2014 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Aug 2012 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Oct 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 111 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jul 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Apr 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 111 sqm | S$398,500 |
What flat types are in Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3?
Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3 has 32 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3?
Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3 is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3 is an HDB block located along Potong Pasir Ave 3. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 32 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3, Singapore 350138. It is part of District 13, Macpherson / Braddell, the Toa Payoh planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Potong Pasir MRT, approximately 468m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 22 Toa Payoh Lorong 7 for food options, Greenway South for greenery and recreation, Toa Payoh Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Potong Pasir Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3 is Potong Pasir MRT, about 468 m away (~7 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Potong Pasir MRT468 m · ~7 min
- Woodleigh MRT864 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km216 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority243 m
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km331 m
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km942 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3 (~S$525k) needs about S$4,185/mo in income and S$1,971/mo in repayments, after S$10,350 stamp duty and a S$131k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$525k) — 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$10,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$131k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,971/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,185/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 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3 have recently resold for a median of about S$525k (S$460 psf), from 34 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3?⌄
For a flat at about S$525k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,185/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,971/mo after a S$131k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3 is Potong Pasir MRT, about 468 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3?⌄
St Andrew's School (Junior) is within 1 km of Block 138 Potong Pasir Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.