Block 291A Compassvale St
291A Compassvale St, Singapore 541291
Block 291A Compassvale St is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 102 dwelling units. Across 47 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$477 psf, 110 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 291A Compassvale St?
Block 291A Compassvale St is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 102 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 102
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$525k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 291A Compassvale St?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$477 psf), from 47 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 11 | S$387,000recent | 90 sqm | S$399 psf |
| 5-Room | 36 | S$455,888recent | 110 sqm | S$385 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$698k) — 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 291A Compassvale St get?
Flats at Block 291A Compassvale St have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 20 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 6 | S$2,400/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 291A Compassvale St?
Block 291A Compassvale St has 47 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$535,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$615,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$526,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$565,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$578,888 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$498,888 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$455,888 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$415,000 |
What flat types are in Block 291A Compassvale St?
Block 291A Compassvale St has 102 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 291A Compassvale St?
Block 291A Compassvale St is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 291A Compassvale St is an HDB block located along Compassvale St. The block is recorded as completed around 1999, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 102 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 291A Compassvale St, Singapore 541291. 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 Compassvale LRT, approximately 310m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Compass One for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET LIMITED? for groceries, St Anne'S Wood Pg for greenery and recreation, Sengkang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Sengkang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 291A Compassvale St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 291A Compassvale St is Compassvale LRT, about 310 m away (~5 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Compassvale LRT310 m · ~5 min
- Cheng Lim LRT467 m · ~7 min
- Sengkang LRT525 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority131 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km220 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km661 m
- Punggol Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority702 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority710 m
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km765 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority776 m
- Outram Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km783 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 291A Compassvale St?
Buying a flat at Block 291A Compassvale St (~S$525k) needs about S$4,185/mo in income and S$1,971/mo in repayments, after S$10,350 stamp duty and a S$131k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$525k) — 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$10,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$131k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,971/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,185/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 291A Compassvale St
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 291A Compassvale St cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 291A Compassvale St have recently resold for a median of about S$525k (S$477 psf), from 47 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 291A Compassvale St by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$387k; 5-Room ≈ S$456k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 291A Compassvale St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 291A Compassvale St has about 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1999). 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 291A Compassvale St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 291A Compassvale St is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$525k. 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 291A Compassvale St?⌄
For a flat at about S$525k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,185/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,971/mo after a S$131k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 291A Compassvale St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 291A Compassvale St is Compassvale LRT, about 310 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 291A Compassvale St?⌄
Compassvale Primary School, Punggol Green Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School, Rivervale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 291A Compassvale St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.