Block 298B Compassvale St
298B Compassvale St, Singapore 542298
Block 298B Compassvale St is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 177 dwelling units. Across 134 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$575k (S$526 psf, 94 sqm). The lease has approximately 75 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 298B Compassvale St?
Block 298B Compassvale St is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 177 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 177
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$575k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 75 years
What are resale prices at Block 298B Compassvale St?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$575k (S$526 psf), from 134 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 58 | S$462,000recent | 94 sqm | S$457 psf |
| 5-Room | 51 | S$450,000recent | 114 sqm | S$367 psf |
| Executive | 25 | S$548,000recent | 134 sqm | S$380 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$725k) and 6 for rent (median S$900/mo) — 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 Oct 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 298B Compassvale St get?
Flats at Block 298B Compassvale St have recently sublet for a median of S$3,138/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,138/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,656
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 7 | S$3,450/mo |
| 4-Room | 5 | S$2,550/mo |
| 5-Room | 15 | S$3,138/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 298B Compassvale St?
Block 298B Compassvale St has 134 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$715,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 94 sqm | S$583,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 94 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 94 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 94 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 94 sqm | S$532,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 114 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Jan 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 134 sqm | S$775,000 |
| Sept 2023 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 134 sqm | S$735,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 94 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 94 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$580,000 |
What flat types are in Block 298B Compassvale St?
Block 298B Compassvale St has 177 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 298B Compassvale St?
Block 298B Compassvale St is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 298B Compassvale St is an HDB block located along Compassvale St. The block is recorded as completed around 1999, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 177 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room, 5-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 298B Compassvale St, Singapore 542298. 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 223m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Rivervale Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd 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 298B Compassvale St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 298B Compassvale St is Compassvale LRT, about 223 m away (~4 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 7 primary schools.
Getting around
- Compassvale LRT223 m · ~4 min
- Cove LRT590 m · ~9 min
- Rumbia LRT615 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km272 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority351 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km420 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority504 m
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km566 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority716 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority723 m
- Punggol Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority802 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 298B Compassvale St?
Buying a flat at Block 298B Compassvale St (~S$575k) needs about S$4,584/mo in income and S$2,159/mo in repayments, after S$11,850 stamp duty and a S$144k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$575k) — 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$11,850
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$144k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,159/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,584/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 298B Compassvale St
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 298B Compassvale St cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 298B Compassvale St have recently resold for a median of about S$575k (S$526 psf), from 134 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 298B Compassvale St by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$462k; 5-Room ≈ S$450k; Executive ≈ S$548k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 298B Compassvale St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 298B Compassvale St has about 75 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 298B Compassvale St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 298B Compassvale St is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,138/mo against a resale price of about S$575k. 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 298B Compassvale St?⌄
For a flat at about S$575k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,584/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,159/mo after a S$144k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 298B Compassvale St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 298B Compassvale St is Compassvale LRT, about 223 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 298B Compassvale St?⌄
Rivervale Primary School, Compassvale Primary School, Mee Toh School, Seng Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 298B Compassvale St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.