Block 481 Sembawang Dr
481 Sembawang Dr, Singapore 750481
Block 481 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang, completed in 1998, with 115 dwelling units. Across 99 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$453k (S$398 psf, 110 sqm). The lease has approximately 75 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 481 Sembawang Dr?
Block 481 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang, completed in 1998, with 115 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sembawang
- Planning area
- Sembawang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 115
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$453k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 75 years
What are resale prices at Block 481 Sembawang Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$453k (S$398 psf), from 99 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 45 | S$325,000recent | 90 sqm | S$332 psf |
| 5-Room | 54 | S$400,000recent | 110 sqm | S$338 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 Sept 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 481 Sembawang Dr get?
Flats at Block 481 Sembawang Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.2% (from 11 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
11 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 7 | S$3,000/mo |
| 5-Room | 4 | S$3,400/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 481 Sembawang Dr?
Block 481 Sembawang Dr has 99 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$538,000 in Sept 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$521,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$468,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$453,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$460,000 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$390,000 |
What flat types are in Block 481 Sembawang Dr?
Block 481 Sembawang Dr has 115 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 481 Sembawang Dr?
Block 481 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang.
Block 481 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 115 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 481 Sembawang Dr, Singapore 750481. 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 702m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Sun Plaza for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, and Park At Sembawang Alley for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 481 Sembawang Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 481 Sembawang Dr is Sembawang MRT, about 703 m away (~11 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Sembawang MRT703 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Canberra Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km102 m
- Canberra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority210 m
- Endeavour Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority286 m
- Northoaks Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority416 m
- Wellington Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority810 m
- Sembawang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km874 m
- Sembawang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary 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 481 Sembawang Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 481 Sembawang Dr (~S$453k) needs about S$3,611/mo in income and S$1,701/mo in repayments, after S$8,190 stamp duty and a S$113k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$453k) — 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$8,190
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$113k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,701/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,611/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 481 Sembawang Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 481 Sembawang Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 481 Sembawang Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$453k (S$398 psf), from 99 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 481 Sembawang Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$325k; 5-Room ≈ S$400k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 481 Sembawang Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 481 Sembawang Dr has about 75 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 481 Sembawang Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 481 Sembawang Dr is about 8.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$453k. 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 481 Sembawang Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$453k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,611/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,701/mo after a S$113k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 481 Sembawang Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 481 Sembawang Dr is Sembawang MRT, about 703 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 481 Sembawang Dr?⌄
Canberra Primary School, Endeavour Primary School, Northoaks Primary School, Wellington Primary School are within 1 km of Block 481 Sembawang Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.