HDBOCRChoa Chu Kang

Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5

490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5, Singapore 683490

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jul 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 2015, with 88 dwelling units. Across 31 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$604 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 89 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 2015, with 88 dwelling units.

Town
Choa Chu Kang
Planning area
Choa Chu Kang
Completed
2015
Storeys
12
Total units
88
Flat model
Model A
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$540k
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 89 years
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What are resale prices at Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$604 psf), from 31 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room7S$500,088recent68 sqmS$683 psf
4-Room24S$540,000recent93 sqmS$539 psf

Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 4 for rent (median S$800/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 Jul 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 15 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,000/mo

15 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

6.7%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$36,000

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room10S$3,200/mo
3-Room5S$3,000/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.

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What has recently sold at Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 has 31 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$605,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jul 20264-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$605,000
Feb 20264-Room01 TO 0393 sqmS$550,000
Dec 20254-Room07 TO 0993 sqmS$615,000
Sept 20253-Room07 TO 0968 sqmS$518,000
Sept 20254-Room01 TO 0393 sqmS$530,000
Sept 20253-Room04 TO 0668 sqmS$500,888
Aug 20253-Room04 TO 0668 sqmS$500,088
Aug 20253-Room10 TO 1268 sqmS$502,888
May 20254-Room07 TO 0993 sqmS$610,000
Apr 20254-Room07 TO 0993 sqmS$580,000
Feb 20254-Room07 TO 0993 sqmS$590,000
Feb 20254-Room04 TO 0693 sqmS$540,000
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What flat types are in Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 has 88 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 663-Room: 22
6

Where is Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang.

Block 490C 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 12 storeys. It has an estimated 88 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.

The address is Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5, Singapore 683490. 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 641m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Lot One for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, and Keat Hong Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is South View LRT, about 641 m away (~10 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

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 priority224 m
  • Concord Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority776 m
  • Bukit Panjang Govt. High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km814 m
  • South View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority828 m
  • Dunearn Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
  • St. Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • Teck Whye Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
  • Swiss Cottage Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Lot One · 1.1 kmSupermarket: Prime Supermarket (1996) Pte Ltd · 344 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 (~S$540k) needs about S$4,305/mo in income and S$2,028/mo in repayments, after S$10,800 stamp duty and a S$135k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$540k) — 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$10,800

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$135k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,028/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,305/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 sales at Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5

How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 cost?

4-Room flats at Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$540k (S$604 psf), from 31 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$500k; 4-Room ≈ S$540k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 has about 89 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 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?

Gross rental yield at Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$540k. 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 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?

For a flat at about S$540k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,305/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,028/mo after a S$135k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is South View LRT, about 641 m away (~10 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?

Chua Chu Kang Primary School, Concord Primary School, South View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 490C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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