Block 229 Compassvale Walk
229 Compassvale Walk, Singapore 540229
Block 229 Compassvale Walk is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1997, with 90 dwelling units. Across 57 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$461 psf, 123 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 229 Compassvale Walk?
Block 229 Compassvale Walk is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1997, with 90 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 90
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$610k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 229 Compassvale Walk?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$461 psf), from 57 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 6 | S$240,000recent | 100 sqm | S$223 psf |
| 5-Room | 51 | S$610,000recent | 123 sqm | S$461 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 229 Compassvale Walk get?
Flats at Block 229 Compassvale Walk have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 22 | S$2,700/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$2,500/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 229 Compassvale Walk?
Block 229 Compassvale Walk has 57 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$635,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$628,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$613,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$575,500 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$565,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$576,000 |
What flat types are in Block 229 Compassvale Walk?
Block 229 Compassvale Walk has 90 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 229 Compassvale Walk?
Block 229 Compassvale Walk is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 229 Compassvale Walk is an HDB block located along Compassvale Walk. The block is recorded as completed around 1997, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 90 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 229 Compassvale Walk, Singapore 540229. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, the Sengkang planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Bakau LRT, approximately 524m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Rivervale Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, St Anne'S Wood Pg for greenery and recreation, Sengkang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Rivervale Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 229 Compassvale Walk from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 229 Compassvale Walk is Bakau LRT, about 524 m away (~8 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bakau LRT524 m · ~8 min
- Kangkar LRT548 m · ~9 min
- Ranggung LRT632 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority144 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority325 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km351 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km393 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority676 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority721 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km837 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority840 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 229 Compassvale Walk?
Buying a flat at Block 229 Compassvale Walk (~S$610k) needs about S$4,863/mo in income and S$2,290/mo in repayments, after S$12,900 stamp duty and a S$153k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$610k) — 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$12,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$153k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,290/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,863/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 229 Compassvale Walk land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 229 Compassvale Walk
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 229 Compassvale Walk cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 229 Compassvale Walk have recently resold for a median of about S$610k (S$461 psf), from 57 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 229 Compassvale Walk by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$240k; 5-Room ≈ S$610k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 229 Compassvale Walk worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 229 Compassvale Walk has about 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). 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 229 Compassvale Walk?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 229 Compassvale Walk is about 5.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$610k. 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 229 Compassvale Walk?⌄
For a flat at about S$610k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,863/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,290/mo after a S$153k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 229 Compassvale Walk?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 229 Compassvale Walk is Bakau LRT, about 524 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 229 Compassvale Walk?⌄
Seng Kang Primary School, North Spring Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, Compassvale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 229 Compassvale Walk — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.