Block 488 Admiralty Link
488 Admiralty Link, Singapore 750488
Block 488 Admiralty Link is an HDB block in Sembawang, completed in 2009, with 119 dwelling units. Across 55 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$495k (S$484 psf, 94 sqm). The lease has approximately 83 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 488 Admiralty Link?
Block 488 Admiralty Link is an HDB block in Sembawang, completed in 2009, with 119 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sembawang
- Planning area
- Sembawang
- Completed
- 2009
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 119
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$495k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 83 years
What are resale prices at Block 488 Admiralty Link?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$495k (S$484 psf), from 55 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 55 | S$495,000recent | 94 sqm | S$484 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$580k) — 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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 488 Admiralty Link get?
Flats at Block 488 Admiralty Link have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 14 | S$2,600/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 488 Admiralty Link?
Block 488 Admiralty Link has 55 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$568,888 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 94 sqm | S$568,888 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 94 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 94 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 96 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 94 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 96 sqm | S$482,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 96 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 94 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 94 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 96 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 94 sqm | S$458,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 94 sqm | S$468,000 |
What flat types are in Block 488 Admiralty Link?
Block 488 Admiralty Link has 119 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 488 Admiralty Link?
Block 488 Admiralty Link is an HDB block in Sembawang.
Block 488 Admiralty Link is an HDB block located along Admiralty Link. The block is recorded as completed around 2009, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 119 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 488 Admiralty Link, Singapore 750488. 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 780m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Sun Plaza for shopping, FORTUNE SUPERMARKET PTE. LTD. for groceries, and Park At Sembawang Alley for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 488 Admiralty Link from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 488 Admiralty Link is Sembawang MRT, about 780 m away (~12 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Sembawang MRT780 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Endeavour Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority159 m
- Northoaks Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority303 m
- Canberra Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km326 m
- Canberra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority431 m
- Wellington Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority739 m
- Sembawang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Sembawang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 488 Admiralty Link?
Buying a flat at Block 488 Admiralty Link (~S$495k) needs about S$3,946/mo in income and S$1,859/mo in repayments, after S$9,450 stamp duty and a S$124k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$495k) — 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$9,450
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$124k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,859/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,946/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 488 Admiralty Link
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 488 Admiralty Link cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 488 Admiralty Link have recently resold for a median of about S$495k (S$484 psf), from 55 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 488 Admiralty Link worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 488 Admiralty Link has about 83 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2009). 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 488 Admiralty Link?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 488 Admiralty Link is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$495k. 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 488 Admiralty Link?⌄
For a flat at about S$495k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,946/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,859/mo after a S$124k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 488 Admiralty Link?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 488 Admiralty Link is Sembawang MRT, about 780 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 488 Admiralty Link?⌄
Endeavour Primary School, Northoaks Primary School, Canberra Primary School, Wellington Primary School are within 1 km of Block 488 Admiralty Link — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.