Block 408 Sin Ming Ave
408 Sin Ming Ave, Singapore 570408
Block 408 Sin Ming Ave is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1985, with 96 dwelling units. Across 119 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$858k (S$664 psf, 120 sqm). The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 408 Sin Ming Ave?
Block 408 Sin Ming Ave is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1985, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$858k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 408 Sin Ming Ave?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$858k (S$664 psf), from 119 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 119 | S$858,000recent | 120 sqm | S$664 psf |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block and 6 for rent (median S$4,200/mo) — search all listings.
“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 rent and yield does Block 408 Sin Ming Ave get?
Flats at Block 408 Sin Ming Ave have recently sublet for a median of S$3,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,900/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$46,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,900/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 Oct 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 408 Sin Ming Ave?
Block 408 Sin Ming Ave has 119 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$992,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 120 sqm | S$992,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$858,888 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 120 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$875,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 120 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$825,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 120 sqm | S$858,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$802,800 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$832,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 120 sqm | S$780,000 |
What flat types are in Block 408 Sin Ming Ave?
Block 408 Sin Ming Ave has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 408 Sin Ming Ave?
Block 408 Sin Ming Ave is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 408 Sin Ming Ave is an HDB block located along Sin Ming Ave. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 408 Sin Ming Ave, Singapore 570408. It is part of District 20, Bishan / Ang Mo Kio, the Bishan planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Bright Hill MRT, approximately 216m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Thomson Plaza for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 226D Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 for food options, Fulton Ave Pg for greenery and recreation, and Ang Mo Kio Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 408 Sin Ming Ave from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 408 Sin Ming Ave is Bright Hill MRT, about 216 m away (~3 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bright Hill MRT216 m · ~3 min
- Mayflower MRT923 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Ai Tong SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority368 m
- Mayflower Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km551 m
- Peirce Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km632 m
- Eunoia Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km729 m
- Ang Mo Kio Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority852 m
- Ang Mo Kio Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km926 m
- Chij St. Nicholas Girls' SchoolMixed-level school1.1 km
- Whitley Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 408 Sin Ming Ave?
Buying a flat at Block 408 Sin Ming Ave (~S$858k) needs about S$6,840/mo in income and S$3,222/mo in repayments, after S$20,340 stamp duty and a S$215k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$858k) — 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$20,340
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$215k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,222/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,840/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 408 Sin Ming Ave
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 408 Sin Ming Ave cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 408 Sin Ming Ave have recently resold for a median of about S$858k (S$664 psf), from 119 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 408 Sin Ming Ave worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 408 Sin Ming Ave has about 60 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). 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 408 Sin Ming Ave?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 408 Sin Ming Ave is about 5.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,900/mo against a resale price of about S$858k. 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 408 Sin Ming Ave?⌄
For a flat at about S$858k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,840/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,222/mo after a S$215k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 408 Sin Ming Ave?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 408 Sin Ming Ave is Bright Hill MRT, about 216 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 408 Sin Ming Ave?⌄
Ai Tong School, Ang Mo Kio Primary School are within 1 km of Block 408 Sin Ming Ave — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.