Blk 538 Upper Cross Street — HDB resale prices
HDB resale prices, Central Area · 3-Room · built 1978
median resale price, last 24 months
3 sales in that window · as of Sep 2026
How it compares
Blk 538 Upper Cross Street is an HDB block in Central Area (completed in 1978, 18 storeys, 126 units). As of Sep 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $580,000, about 23% below the Central Area median, from 3 sales. 90 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Price by year
At a glance
Unit mix (sold): 3-room ×122 · 5-room ×4
Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Sep 2026)
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,250/mo (6 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.7% (Central Area average: ~5.4%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 24% of Central Area blocks with recent sales.
What the price model says
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $438,059–$489,737 (central estimate $463,898). Recent sales — median $547,134 — sit above that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
Median resale price by year
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $60,000 | $112,327 | 5 |
| 1991 | $68,000 | $123,070 | 2 |
| 1992 | $75,000 | $132,760 | 1 |
| 1993 | $120,000 | $207,659 | 1 |
| 1994 | $117,000 | $196,391 | 5 |
| 1995 | $175,000 | $288,766 | 1 |
| 1996 | $230,000 | $374,354 | 5 |
| 1997 | $233,000 | $371,718 | 6 |
| 1998 | $183,000 | $292,746 | 4 |
| 1999 | $175,000 | $279,882 | 5 |
| 2000 | $211,000 | $332,966 | 2 |
| 2001 | $181,500 | $283,541 | 4 |
| 2002 | $185,000 | $290,145 | 1 |
| 2003 | $202,000 | $315,268 | 1 |
| 2004 | $235,000 | $360,741 | 5 |
| 2005 | $221,500 | $338,416 | 2 |
| 2006 | $190,000 | $287,512 | 1 |
| 2007 | $281,000 | $416,428 | 1 |
| 2008 | $308,000 | $428,038 | 3 |
| 2009 | $338,000 | $466,984 | 4 |
| 2010 | $382,800 | $514,330 | 1 |
| 2011 | $405,000 | $517,006 | 2 |
| 2012 | $470,000 | $573,701 | 1 |
| 2013 | $507,500 | $605,170 | 2 |
| 2014 | $453,000 | $534,653 | 1 |
| 2015 | $455,000 | $539,836 | 3 |
| 2016 | $442,500 | $527,798 | 2 |
| 2017 | $480,000 | $569,243 | 1 |
| 2018 | $488,888 | $577,252 | 1 |
| 2019 | $420,000 | $493,115 | 1 |
| 2020 | $422,500 | $496,906 | 4 |
| 2021 | $515,000 | $591,985 | 3 |
| 2022 | $470,000 | $509,048 | 3 |
| 2023 | $522,000 | $539,301 | 1 |
| 2024 | $536,000 | $540,840 | 2 |
| 2025 | $554,000 | $554,000 | 2 |
| 2026 | $610,000 | $610,000 | 1 |
Records
| Record sale | $610,000 (3-Room, 2026-07) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $60,000 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 1997 · 6 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +16% (+1.5%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $26.1M across 90 sales |
Recent resale transactions
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 60 m² | $610,000 |
| 2025-08 | 3-Room | 13–15 | 60 m² | $580,000 |
| 2025-02 | 3-Room | 16–18 | 60 m² | $528,000 |
| 2024-04 | 3-Room | 13–15 | 68 m² | $550,000 |
| 2024-03 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 68 m² | $522,000 |
| 2023-12 | 3-Room | 13–15 | 68 m² | $522,000 |
| 2022-09 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 60 m² | $465,000 |
| 2022-05 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 68 m² | $555,000 |
| 2022-03 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 60 m² | $470,000 |
| 2021-12 | 3-Room | 16–18 | 60 m² | $515,000 |
| 2021-10 | 3-Room | 16–18 | 68 m² | $530,000 |
| 2021-05 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 68 m² | $458,000 |
| 2020-11 | 3-Room | 16–18 | 68 m² | $475,000 |
| 2020-10 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 60 m² | $422,000 |
| 2020-07 | 3-Room | 13–15 | 60 m² | $423,000 |
| 2020-01 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 60 m² | $414,000 |
| 2019-12 | 3-Room | 13–15 | 60 m² | $420,000 |
| 2018-10 | 3-Room | 16–18 | 60 m² | $488,888 |
| 2017-10 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 68 m² | $480,000 |
| 2016-10 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 60 m² | $470,000 |
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Quick answers
How much does a flat at Blk 538 Upper Cross Street cost?
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $580,000 (3 sales, as of Sep 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
Is Blk 538 Upper Cross Street fairly priced?
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $438,059–$489,737 (central estimate $463,898). Recent sales — median $547,134 — sit above that range.
What is the rent at Blk 538 Upper Cross Street?
The median monthly rent is $3,250/mo over the last 12 months (6 contracts).
How old is Blk 538 Upper Cross Street?
The block was completed in 1978 and its 99-year lease runs from 1978.