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Block 278B Compassvale Bow

278B Compassvale Bow, Singapore 542278

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Apr 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 278B Compassvale Bow is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2016, with 93 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$882k (113 sqm), from 39 resales on record. The lease has approximately 91 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 278B Compassvale Bow?

Key Takeaway

Block 278B Compassvale Bow is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2016, with 93 dwelling units.

Town
Sengkang
Planning area
Sengkang
Completed
2016
Storeys
17
Total units
93
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$882k
Last transacted
Apr 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 91 years
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What are resale prices at Block 278B Compassvale Bow?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$882k (S$736 psf), from 39 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room21S$688,888recent92 sqmS$696 psf
5-Room18S$882,000recent113 sqmS$725 psf

“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 Apr 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 278B Compassvale Bow?

Key Takeaway

Block 278B Compassvale Bow has 39 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$985,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Apr 20265-Room13 TO 15113 sqmS$985,000
Apr 20265-Room07 TO 09113 sqmS$980,000
Nov 20255-Room16 TO 18113 sqmS$980,000
Sept 20255-Room07 TO 09113 sqmS$928,000
Feb 20255-Room10 TO 12113 sqmS$920,000
Jan 20255-Room01 TO 03113 sqmS$895,000
Aug 20244-Room16 TO 1892 sqmS$790,000
Jul 20245-Room01 TO 03113 sqmS$830,000
Feb 20245-Room13 TO 15113 sqmS$882,000
Jan 20245-Room04 TO 06113 sqmS$818,888
Dec 20234-Room04 TO 0692 sqmS$720,000
Dec 20234-Room04 TO 0692 sqmS$682,000
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What flat types are in Block 278B Compassvale Bow?

Key Takeaway

Block 278B Compassvale Bow has 93 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 474-Room: 46
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How far is Block 278B Compassvale Bow from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 278B Compassvale Bow is Buangkok MRT, about 282 m away (~4 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.

Getting around

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 priority177 m
  • North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority594 m
  • Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority664 m
  • Nan Chiau High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km720 m
  • Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority742 m
  • Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km952 m
  • Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority960 m
  • North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km960 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Hougang Mall · 1.2 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 330 mHawker centre: Buangkok Hawker Centre · 242 mPark: Hdb - Compassvale Ln (Blk 205B) · 763 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 278B Compassvale Bow?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 278B Compassvale Bow (~S$882k) needs about S$7,031/mo in income and S$3,312/mo in repayments, after S$21,060 stamp duty and a S$221k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$882k) — 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$21,060

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$221k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,312/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$7,031/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 278B Compassvale Bow

What is the resale price at Block 278B Compassvale Bow?

5-Room flats at Block 278B Compassvale Bow have recently resold around S$882k (113 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 278B Compassvale Bow by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$689k; 5-Room ≈ S$882k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 278B Compassvale Bow?

Block 278B Compassvale Bow has approximately 91 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2016). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 278B Compassvale Bow?

Block 278B Compassvale Bow has 93 dwelling units across up to 17 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 278B Compassvale Bow?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 278B Compassvale Bow is Buangkok MRT, about 282 m away (~4 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 278B Compassvale Bow?

Palm View Primary School, North Vista Primary School, Punggol Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 278B Compassvale Bow — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 278B Compassvale Bow a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 278B Compassvale Bow sits in Sengkang, in the Sengkang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈91 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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