Block 478 Sembawang Dr
478 Sembawang Dr, Singapore 750478
Block 478 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang, completed in 1998, with 110 dwelling units. Across 69 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$478k (S$490 psf, 90 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 478 Sembawang Dr?
Block 478 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang, completed in 1998, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sembawang
- Planning area
- Sembawang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 110
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$478k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 478 Sembawang Dr?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$478k (S$490 psf), from 69 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 51 | S$420,000recent | 90 sqm | S$429 psf |
| 5-Room | 18 | S$422,000recent | 110 sqm | S$356 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$544k) and 6 for rent (median S$825/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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 478 Sembawang Dr get?
Flats at Block 478 Sembawang Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.5% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 19 | S$3,000/mo |
| 5-Room | 4 | S$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.
What has recently sold at Block 478 Sembawang Dr?
Block 478 Sembawang Dr has 69 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$495,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$524,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$492,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$478,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$430,000 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$422,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$305,000 |
What flat types are in Block 478 Sembawang Dr?
Block 478 Sembawang Dr has 110 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 478 Sembawang Dr?
Block 478 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang.
Block 478 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 110 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 478 Sembawang Dr, Singapore 750478. 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 547m away, around 9 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 478 Sembawang Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 478 Sembawang Dr is Sembawang MRT, about 547 m away (~9 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Sembawang MRT547 m · ~9 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 priority151 m
- Endeavour Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority205 m
- Canberra Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km267 m
- Northoaks Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority528 m
- Wellington Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority649 m
- Sembawang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km795 m
- Sembawang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority965 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 478 Sembawang Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 478 Sembawang Dr (~S$478k) needs about S$3,810/mo in income and S$1,795/mo in repayments, after S$8,940 stamp duty and a S$120k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$478k) — 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$8,940
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$120k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,795/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,810/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 478 Sembawang Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 478 Sembawang Dr
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 478 Sembawang Dr cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 478 Sembawang Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$478k (S$490 psf), from 69 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 478 Sembawang Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$420k; 5-Room ≈ S$422k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 478 Sembawang Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 478 Sembawang Dr has about 73 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 478 Sembawang Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 478 Sembawang Dr is about 7.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$478k. 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 478 Sembawang Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$478k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,810/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,795/mo after a S$120k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 478 Sembawang Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 478 Sembawang Dr is Sembawang MRT, about 547 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 478 Sembawang Dr?⌄
Canberra Primary School, Endeavour Primary School, Northoaks Primary School, Wellington Primary School are within 1 km of Block 478 Sembawang Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.