Block 472 Sembawang Dr
472 Sembawang Dr, Singapore 750472
Block 472 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang, completed in 1998, with 84 dwelling units. Across 35 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$386 psf, 130 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 472 Sembawang Dr?
Block 472 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang, completed in 1998, with 84 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sembawang
- Planning area
- Sembawang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 84
- Flat model
- Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$540k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 472 Sembawang Dr?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$386 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 35 | S$540,000recent | 130 sqm | S$386 psf |
Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$725k) and 3 for rent — 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 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 472 Sembawang Dr get?
Flats at Block 472 Sembawang Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 24 | S$3,200/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 472 Sembawang Dr?
Block 472 Sembawang Dr has 35 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$808,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 130 sqm | S$808,000 |
| Jun 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 130 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Nov 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 130 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Jul 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 130 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 130 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Nov 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 130 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Sept 2021 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 130 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Jun 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 130 sqm | S$470,000 |
| May 2020 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 130 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Dec 2019 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 130 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Nov 2019 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 130 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jun 2019 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 130 sqm | S$465,000 |
What flat types are in Block 472 Sembawang Dr?
Block 472 Sembawang Dr has 84 units, mostly Executive flats of the Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 472 Sembawang Dr?
Block 472 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang.
Block 472 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block located along Sembawang Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 84 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 472 Sembawang Dr, Singapore 750472. 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 508m away, around 8 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 472 Sembawang Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 472 Sembawang Dr is Sembawang MRT, about 508 m away (~8 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Sembawang MRT508 m · ~8 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 priority57 m
- Canberra Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km289 m
- Endeavour Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority303 m
- Northoaks Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority603 m
- Wellington Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority675 m
- Sembawang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km700 m
- Sembawang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority900 m
- Admiralty Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 472 Sembawang Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 472 Sembawang Dr (~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 transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 472 Sembawang Dr
How much does a Executive flat at Block 472 Sembawang Dr cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 472 Sembawang Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$540k (S$386 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 472 Sembawang Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 472 Sembawang Dr has about 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). 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 472 Sembawang Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 472 Sembawang Dr is about 7.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/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 472 Sembawang Dr?⌄
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 472 Sembawang Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 472 Sembawang Dr is Sembawang MRT, about 508 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 472 Sembawang Dr?⌄
Canberra Primary School, Endeavour Primary School, Northoaks Primary School, Wellington Primary School are within 1 km of Block 472 Sembawang Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.