Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5
490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5, Singapore 682490
Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 2015, with 96 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$438k (68 sqm), from 28 resales on record. The lease has approximately 89 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 2015, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Choa Chu Kang
- Planning area
- Choa Chu Kang
- Completed
- 2015
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$438k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 89 years
What are resale prices at Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$438k (S$539 psf), from 28 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 19 | S$360,000recent | 68 sqm | S$492 psf |
| 4-Room | 9 | S$430,000recent | 93 sqm | S$430 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 Feb 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 has 28 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$603,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$603,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$412,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$365,000 |
| May 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$450,000 |
What flat types are in Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 has 96 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is South View LRT, about 681 m away (~11 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- South View LRT681 m · ~11 min
- Keat Hong LRT919 m · ~14 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 priority244 m
- Concord Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority749 m
- Bukit Panjang Govt. High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km807 m
- South View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority868 m
- Dunearn Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- St. Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Swiss Cottage Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Teck Whye Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 (~S$438k) needs about S$3,492/mo in income and S$1,645/mo in repayments, after S$7,740 stamp duty and a S$110k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$438k) — 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$7,740
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$110k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,645/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,492/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5
What is the resale price at Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 have recently resold around S$438k (68 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$360k; 4-Room ≈ S$430k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?⌄
Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 has approximately 89 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2015). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?⌄
Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 has 96 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is South View LRT, about 681 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?⌄
Chua Chu Kang Primary School, Concord Primary School, South View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 490B Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 sits in Choa Chu Kang, in the Choa Chu Kang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈89 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
