Block 278A Compassvale Bow
278A Compassvale Bow, Singapore 541278
Block 278A Compassvale Bow is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2016, with 114 dwelling units. Across 44 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$845k (S$747 psf, 112 sqm). The lease has approximately 91 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 278A Compassvale Bow?
Block 278A Compassvale Bow is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2016, with 114 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 2016
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 114
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$845k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 91 years
What are resale prices at Block 278A Compassvale Bow?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$845k (S$747 psf), from 44 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 15 | S$633,888recent | 92 sqm | S$640 psf |
| 5-Room | 29 | S$845,000recent | 113 sqm | S$701 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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 278A Compassvale Bow get?
Flats at Block 278A Compassvale Bow have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.0% (from 5 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
5 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 3 | S$4,000/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 278A Compassvale Bow?
Block 278A Compassvale Bow has 44 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,045,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 113 sqm | S$1,045,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$996,800 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 112 sqm | S$955,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 113 sqm | S$1,010,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$808,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 113 sqm | S$955,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$678,888 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 112 sqm | S$840,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 112 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 112 sqm | S$845,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$812,888 |
What flat types are in Block 278A Compassvale Bow?
Block 278A Compassvale Bow has 114 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 278A Compassvale Bow?
Block 278A Compassvale Bow is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 278A Compassvale Bow is an HDB block located along Compassvale Bow. The block is recorded as completed around 2016, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 114 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 278A Compassvale Bow, Singapore 541278. 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 Buangkok MRT, approximately 333m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Buangkok Hawker Centre for food options, Hdb - Compassvale Ln (Blk 205B) for greenery and recreation, and Punggol Park Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 278A Compassvale Bow from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 278A Compassvale Bow is Buangkok MRT, about 333 m away (~5 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT333 m · ~5 min
- Renjong LRT537 m · ~8 min
- Ranggung LRT810 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority241 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority639 m
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority652 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority678 m
- Nan Chiau High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km770 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km894 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority903 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km983 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 278A Compassvale Bow?
Buying a flat at Block 278A Compassvale Bow (~S$845k) needs about S$6,736/mo in income and S$3,173/mo in repayments, after S$19,950 stamp duty and a S$211k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$845k) — 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$19,950
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$211k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,173/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,736/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 278A Compassvale Bow
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 278A Compassvale Bow cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 278A Compassvale Bow have recently resold for a median of about S$845k (S$747 psf), from 44 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 278A Compassvale Bow by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$634k; 5-Room ≈ S$845k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 278A Compassvale Bow worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 278A Compassvale Bow has about 91 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2016). 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 278A Compassvale Bow?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 278A Compassvale Bow is about 5.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$845k. 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 278A Compassvale Bow?⌄
For a flat at about S$845k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,736/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,173/mo after a S$211k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 278A Compassvale Bow?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 278A Compassvale Bow is Buangkok MRT, about 333 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 278A Compassvale Bow?⌄
Palm View Primary School, North Vista Primary School, Punggol Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 278A Compassvale Bow — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.