Block 473 Sembawang Dr
473 Sembawang Dr, Singapore 750473
Block 473 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang, completed in 1999, with 102 dwelling units. Across 84 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$447 psf, 110 sqm). The lease has approximately 76 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 473 Sembawang Dr?
Block 473 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang, completed in 1999, with 102 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sembawang
- Planning area
- Sembawang
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 102
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$525k
- Last transacted
- May 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 76 years
What are resale prices at Block 473 Sembawang Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$447 psf), from 84 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 37 | S$330,000recent | 90 sqm | S$337 psf |
| 5-Room | 47 | S$525,000recent | 110 sqm | S$443 psf |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block 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 May 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 473 Sembawang Dr get?
Flats at Block 473 Sembawang Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$2,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.0% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,200/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$26,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 11 | S$2,200/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 Jul 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 473 Sembawang Dr?
Block 473 Sembawang Dr has 84 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$578,000 in May 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$578,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$535,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$529,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 112 sqm | S$558,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 111 sqm | S$546,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$310,000 |
What flat types are in Block 473 Sembawang Dr?
Block 473 Sembawang Dr has 102 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 473 Sembawang Dr?
Block 473 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang.
Block 473 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 102 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 473 Sembawang Dr, Singapore 750473. 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 467m away, around 7 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 473 Sembawang Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 473 Sembawang Dr is Sembawang MRT, about 467 m away (~7 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Sembawang MRT467 m · ~7 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 priority74 m
- Endeavour Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority317 m
- Canberra Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km330 m
- Northoaks Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority641 m
- Wellington Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority646 m
- Sembawang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km671 m
- Sembawang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority860 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 473 Sembawang Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 473 Sembawang Dr (~S$525k) needs about S$4,185/mo in income and S$1,971/mo in repayments, after S$10,350 stamp duty and a S$131k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$525k) — 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$10,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$131k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,971/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,185/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 473 Sembawang Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 473 Sembawang Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 473 Sembawang Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 473 Sembawang Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$525k (S$447 psf), from 84 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 473 Sembawang Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$330k; 5-Room ≈ S$525k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 473 Sembawang Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 473 Sembawang Dr has about 76 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 473 Sembawang Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 473 Sembawang Dr is about 5.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,200/mo against a resale price of about S$525k. 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 473 Sembawang Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$525k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,185/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,971/mo after a S$131k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 473 Sembawang Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 473 Sembawang Dr is Sembawang MRT, about 467 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 473 Sembawang Dr?⌄
Canberra Primary School, Endeavour Primary School, Northoaks Primary School, Wellington Primary School are within 1 km of Block 473 Sembawang Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.