288A Compassvale Cres
HDB block in Sengkang, Singapore 541288
288A Compassvale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2016, with 112 dwelling units. Across 48 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$730k (S$639 psf, 113 sqm). The lease has approximately 90 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 288A Compassvale Cres?
288A Compassvale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2016, with 112 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 2016
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 112
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$730k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 90 years
What are resale prices at 288A Compassvale Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$730k (S$639 psf), from 48 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 25 | S$595,000recent | 93 sqm | S$594 psf |
| 5-Room | 23 | S$762,888recent | 113 sqm | S$627 psf |
Live now: 8 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$775k) and 2 for rent — 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 Aug 2026.
What rent and yield does 288A Compassvale Cres get?
Flats at 288A Compassvale Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.2% (from 5 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,800/mo
5 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$45,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 3 | S$3,800/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 288A Compassvale Cres?
288A Compassvale Cres has 48 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$638,000 in Aug 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 113 sqm | S$815,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$600,888 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$652,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 113 sqm | S$811,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$765,888 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 113 sqm | S$815,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 113 sqm | S$782,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$730,000 |
What flat types are in 288A Compassvale Cres?
288A Compassvale Cres has 112 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 288A Compassvale Cres?
288A Compassvale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 288A Compassvale Cres is an HDB block located along Compassvale Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2016, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 112 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 288A Compassvale Cres, Singapore 541288. 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 Cheng Lim LRT, approximately 443m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Compass One for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET LIMITED? for groceries, Anchorvale Village Hawker Centre for food options, Sengkang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Sengkang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is 288A Compassvale Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 288A Compassvale Cres is Cheng Lim LRT, about 443 m away (~7 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Cheng Lim LRT443 m · ~7 min
- Compassvale LRT603 m · ~9 min
- Soo Teck LRT743 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Punggol Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority410 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km422 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority476 m
- Outram Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km649 m
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km668 m
- Springdale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority903 m
- Yusof Ishak Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km925 m
- Valour Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority939 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at 288A Compassvale Cres?
Buying a flat at 288A Compassvale Cres (~S$730k) needs about S$5,819/mo in income and S$2,741/mo in repayments, after S$16,500 stamp duty and a S$183k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$730k) — 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$16,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$183k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,741/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,819/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 288A Compassvale Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about 288A Compassvale Cres
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 288A Compassvale Cres cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 288A Compassvale Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$730k (S$639 psf), from 48 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 288A Compassvale Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$595k; 5-Room ≈ S$763k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 288A Compassvale Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 288A Compassvale Cres has about 90 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 288A Compassvale Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 288A Compassvale Cres is about 6.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,800/mo against a resale price of about S$730k. 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 288A Compassvale Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$730k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,819/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,741/mo after a S$183k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 288A Compassvale Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 288A Compassvale Cres is Cheng Lim LRT, about 443 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 288A Compassvale Cres?⌄
Punggol Green Primary School, Compassvale Primary School, Springdale Primary School, Valour Primary School are within 1 km of Block 288A Compassvale Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.