Blk 938 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines (completed in 1988, 9 storeys, 52 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $1,010,000, about 37% above the Tampines median, from 6 sales. 72 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Tampines |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1988 |
| Lease from | 1988 |
| Storeys | 9 |
| Dwelling units | 52 |
| Unit mix (sold) | exec ×52 |
| Recorded resales | 72 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | $1,010,000 | $6,918/m² | 6 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,500/mo (1 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~4.2% (Tampines average: ~5.6%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 20% of Tampines blocks with recent sales.
For a typical executive flat here, our price model estimates $967,576–$1,082,373 (central estimate $1,024,974). Recent sales — median $955,888 — sit below that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | $307,500 | $532,125 | 4 |
| 1994 | $352,500 | $591,691 | 6 |
| 1995 | $470,000 | $775,542 | 5 |
| 1996 | $512,500 | $834,158 | 2 |
| 1997 | $610,000 | $973,166 | 3 |
| 1998 | $475,000 | $759,860 | 6 |
| 1999 | $452,500 | $723,694 | 4 |
| 2000 | $498,000 | $785,864 | 2 |
| 2002 | $417,000 | $654,002 | 1 |
| 2003 | $421,500 | $657,849 | 2 |
| 2004 | $380,000 | $583,325 | 3 |
| 2005 | $366,500 | $559,953 | 2 |
| 2006 | $360,200 | $545,062 | 1 |
| 2008 | $480,000 | $667,072 | 2 |
| 2009 | $475,000 | $656,264 | 2 |
| 2010 | $528,000 | $709,421 | 1 |
| 2011 | $585,000 | $746,787 | 1 |
| 2013 | $685,000 | $816,830 | 1 |
| 2015 | $670,000 | $794,923 | 2 |
| 2016 | $723,000 | $862,368 | 1 |
| 2017 | $640,000 | $758,990 | 3 |
| 2018 | $675,000 | $797,003 | 1 |
| 2019 | $685,000 | $804,247 | 2 |
| 2020 | $695,000 | $817,395 | 3 |
| 2021 | $763,000 | $877,058 | 3 |
| 2022 | $895,000 | $969,357 | 1 |
| 2024 | $920,000 | $928,308 | 3 |
| 2025 | $977,944 | $977,944 | 2 |
| 2026 | $1,128,888 | $1,128,888 | 3 |
| Record sale | $1,158,000 (Executive, 2026-01) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $280,000 (1993-09) |
| Busiest year | 1994 · 6 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +31% (+2.7%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $40.9M across 72 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 | $1,020,000 |
| 2026-06 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 | $1,128,888 |
| 2026-01 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 | $1,158,000 |
| 2025-07 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 | $1,000,000 |
| 2025-04 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 142 | $955,888 |
| 2024-10 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 | $945,000 |
| 2024-03 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 142 | $920,000 |
| 2024-02 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 | $910,000 |
| 2022-04 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 | $895,000 |
| 2021-10 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 142 | $763,000 |
| 2021-10 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 | $795,000 |
| 2021-06 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 | $755,000 |
| 2020-08 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 | $695,000 |
| 2020-07 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 | $725,000 |
| 2020-07 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 | $675,000 |
| 2019-12 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 | $690,000 |
| 2019-10 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 | $680,000 |
| 2018-04 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 | $675,000 |
| 2017-11 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 142 | $580,000 |
| 2017-07 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 142 | $640,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 944 | $1,108,888 | $7,809/m² |
| 2. Blk 943 | $1,092,500 | $7,587/m² |
| 3. Blk 858 | $1,090,000 | $7,466/m² |
| 4. Blk 941 | $1,047,500 | $7,175/m² |
| 5. Blk 942 | $1,037,500 | $7,106/m² |
| 6. Blk 940 | $1,027,500 | $7,061/m² |
| 7. Blk 860 | $1,020,000 | $6,986/m² |
| 8. Blk 938 | $1,010,000 | $6,918/m² |
| 9. Blk 937 | $995,000 | $6,815/m² |
| 10. Blk 148 | $985,000 | $6,610/m² |
| 11. Blk 146 | $964,000 | $6,543/m² |
| 12. Blk 147 | $950,000 | $6,333/m² |
| 13. Blk 861 | $750,000 | $6,620/m² |
| 14. Blk 939 | $733,000 | $6,475/m² |
| 15. Blk 859A | $700,000 | $6,731/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 18 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $1,010,000 (6 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical executive flat here, our price model estimates $967,576–$1,082,373 (central estimate $1,024,974). Recent sales — median $955,888 — sit below that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,500/mo over the last 12 months (1 contracts).
The block was completed in 1988 and its 99-year lease runs from 1988.