Block 296A Compassvale Cres
296A Compassvale Cres, Singapore 541296
Block 296A Compassvale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2000, with 112 dwelling units. Across 50 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$460k (S$459 psf, 90 sqm). The lease has approximately 75 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 296A Compassvale Cres?
Block 296A Compassvale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2000, with 112 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 2000
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 112
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$460k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 75 years
What are resale prices at Block 296A Compassvale Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$460k (S$459 psf), from 50 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 31 | S$398,000recent | 90 sqm | S$411 psf |
| 5-Room | 19 | S$455,000recent | 110 sqm | S$384 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 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 Sept 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 296A Compassvale Cres get?
Flats at Block 296A Compassvale Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 20 | S$2,600/mo |
| 4-Room | 16 | S$3,000/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 296A Compassvale Cres?
Block 296A Compassvale Cres has 50 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$580,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$453,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$398,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$370,000 |
What flat types are in Block 296A Compassvale Cres?
Block 296A Compassvale Cres has 112 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 296A Compassvale Cres?
Block 296A Compassvale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 296A Compassvale Cres is an HDB block located along Compassvale Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2000, 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 296A Compassvale Cres, Singapore 541296. 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 311m 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 296A Compassvale Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 296A Compassvale Cres is Compassvale LRT, about 311 m away (~5 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Compassvale LRT311 m · ~5 min
- Cheng Lim LRT621 m · ~10 min
- Sengkang LRT742 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km115 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority334 m
- Punggol Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority541 m
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km544 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km683 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority707 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority840 m
- Outram Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km904 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 296A Compassvale Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 296A Compassvale Cres (~S$460k) needs about S$3,667/mo in income and S$1,727/mo in repayments, after S$8,400 stamp duty and a S$115k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$460k) — 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$8,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$115k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,727/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,667/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 296A Compassvale Cres
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 296A Compassvale Cres cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 296A Compassvale Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$460k (S$459 psf), from 50 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 296A Compassvale Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$398k; 5-Room ≈ S$455k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 296A Compassvale Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 296A Compassvale Cres has about 75 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2000). 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 296A Compassvale Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 296A Compassvale Cres is about 8.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$460k. 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 296A Compassvale Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$460k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,667/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,727/mo after a S$115k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 296A Compassvale Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 296A Compassvale Cres is Compassvale LRT, about 311 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 296A Compassvale Cres?⌄
Compassvale Primary School, Punggol Green Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 296A Compassvale Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.