Block 470 Sembawang Dr
470 Sembawang Dr, Singapore 750470
Block 470 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang, completed in 1999, with 114 dwelling units. Across 106 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (S$494 psf, 110 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 470 Sembawang Dr?
Block 470 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang, completed in 1999, with 114 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sembawang
- Planning area
- Sembawang
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 114
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$570k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 470 Sembawang Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (S$494 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 54 | S$442,000recent | 91 sqm | S$451 psf |
| 5-Room | 52 | S$570,000recent | 110 sqm | S$481 psf |
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“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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 470 Sembawang Dr get?
Flats at Block 470 Sembawang Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 7 | S$3,000/mo |
| 5-Room | 14 | S$3,100/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 Jun 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 470 Sembawang Dr?
Block 470 Sembawang Dr has 106 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$520,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 112 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$570,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 112 sqm | S$620,000 |
What flat types are in Block 470 Sembawang Dr?
Block 470 Sembawang Dr has 114 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 470 Sembawang Dr?
Block 470 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang.
Block 470 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block located along Sembawang Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1999, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 114 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 470 Sembawang Dr, Singapore 750470. It is part of District 27, Yishun / Sembawang, the Sembawang planning area. The block falls within the North Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Sembawang MRT, approximately 612m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Sun Plaza for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre for food options, Park At Sembawang Alley for greenery and recreation, Sembawang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Canberra Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 470 Sembawang Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 470 Sembawang Dr is Sembawang MRT, about 612 m away (~10 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Sembawang MRT612 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Canberra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority86 m
- Canberra Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km209 m
- Endeavour Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority373 m
- Northoaks Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority570 m
- Sembawang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km721 m
- Wellington Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority795 m
- Sembawang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority976 m
- Admiralty Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 470 Sembawang Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 470 Sembawang Dr (~S$570k) needs about S$4,544/mo in income and S$2,140/mo in repayments, after S$11,700 stamp duty and a S$143k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$570k) — 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$11,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$143k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,140/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,544/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 470 Sembawang Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 470 Sembawang Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 470 Sembawang Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$570k (S$494 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 470 Sembawang Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$442k; 5-Room ≈ S$570k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 470 Sembawang Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 470 Sembawang Dr has about 73 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1999). 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 470 Sembawang Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 470 Sembawang Dr is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$570k. 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 470 Sembawang Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$570k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,544/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,140/mo after a S$143k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 470 Sembawang Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 470 Sembawang Dr is Sembawang MRT, about 612 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 470 Sembawang Dr?⌄
Canberra Primary School, Endeavour Primary School, Northoaks Primary School, Wellington Primary School are within 1 km of Block 470 Sembawang Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.