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Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd

638 Woodlands Ring Rd, Singapore 730638

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jul 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1997, with 99 dwelling units. Across 100 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$461 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1997, with 99 dwelling units.

Town
Woodlands
Planning area
Woodlands
Completed
1997
Storeys
12
Total units
99
Flat model
Improved · Model A
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$600k
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 72 years
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What are resale prices at Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$461 psf), from 100 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room49S$359,300recent102 sqmS$327 psf
5-Room51S$600,000recent121 sqmS$461 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 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 15 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,900/mo

15 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

5.8%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$34,800

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
5-Room8S$3,100/mo
4-Room7S$2,800/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd has 100 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$660,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jul 20265-Room04 TO 06120 sqmS$660,000
Jul 20265-Room04 TO 06121 sqmS$670,000
May 20265-Room04 TO 06121 sqmS$655,000
Jan 20264-Room07 TO 09102 sqmS$570,000
Sept 20254-Room04 TO 06102 sqmS$545,000
Feb 20255-Room01 TO 03121 sqmS$625,000
Sept 20245-Room01 TO 03121 sqmS$600,000
Jul 20235-Room04 TO 06121 sqmS$600,000
Jun 20235-Room07 TO 09121 sqmS$600,000
May 20235-Room04 TO 06121 sqmS$585,000
Mar 20234-Room01 TO 03101 sqmS$468,888
Nov 20225-Room10 TO 12121 sqmS$595,000
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What flat types are in Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd has 99 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.

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

5-Room: 554-Room: 44
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Where is Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd is an HDB block in Woodlands.

Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd is an HDB block located along Woodlands Ring Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1997, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 99 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.

The address is Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd, Singapore 730638. It is part of District 25, Kranji / Woodgrove, the Woodlands planning area. The block falls within the North Region and the OCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Admiralty MRT, approximately 495m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Causeway Point for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET LIMITED? for groceries, Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre for food options, and Woodlands Galaxy Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd is Admiralty MRT, about 495 m away (~8 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Spectra Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km107 m
  • Greenwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority393 m
  • Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority669 m
  • Admiralty Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority746 m
  • Admiralty Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • Evergreen Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Woodgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Causeway Point · 1.9 kmSupermarket: Prime Supermarket Limited? · 420 mHawker centre: Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre · 435 m

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

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 638 Woodlands Ring 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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What have flats at Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd sold for recently?

Recent sales at Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd

How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd cost?

5-Room flats at Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$600k (S$461 psf), from 100 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$359k; 5-Room ≈ S$600k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd has about 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

What is the rental yield at Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd?

Gross rental yield at Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/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 638 Woodlands Ring 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 638 Woodlands Ring Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd is Admiralty MRT, about 495 m away (~8 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd?

Greenwood Primary School, Woodlands Ring Primary School, Admiralty Primary School are within 1 km of Block 638 Woodlands Ring Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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