Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5
488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5, Singapore 682488
Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 2015, with 117 dwelling units. Across 19 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (S$519 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 90 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 2015, with 117 dwelling units.
- Town
- Choa Chu Kang
- Planning area
- Choa Chu Kang
- Completed
- 2015
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 117
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$520k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 90 years
What are resale prices at Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (S$519 psf), from 19 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 19 | S$520,000recent | 93 sqm | S$519 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 Nov 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 get?
Flats at Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,070/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.8% (from 5 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,070/mo
5 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$24,840
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 5 | S$2,070/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 has 19 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$548,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$605,888 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$569,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$490,000 |
What flat types are in Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 has 117 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang.
Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Choa Chu Kang Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 2015, with up to 14 storeys. It has an estimated 117 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room, 4-room, and studio apartment units.
The address is Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5, Singapore 682488. It is part of District 23, Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang / Choa Chu Kang, the Choa Chu Kang planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is South View LRT, approximately 762m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Lot One for shopping and COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries.
How far is Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is South View LRT, about 762 m away (~12 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- South View LRT762 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chua Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority296 m
- Concord Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority480 m
- Bukit Panjang Govt. High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km595 m
- South View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority935 m
- Kranji Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Dunearn Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Teck Whye Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- St. Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 (~S$520k) needs about S$4,145/mo in income and S$1,952/mo in repayments, after S$10,200 stamp duty and a S$130k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$520k) — 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$10,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$130k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,952/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,145/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$520k (S$519 psf), from 19 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 has about 90 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2015). 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 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is about 4.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,070/mo against a resale price of about S$520k. 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 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$520k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,145/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,952/mo after a S$130k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is South View LRT, about 762 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?⌄
Chua Chu Kang Primary School, Concord Primary School, South View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 488B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.