Block 147 Tampines Ave 5
147 Tampines Ave 5, Singapore 521147
Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 92 dwelling units. Across 158 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$920k (S$578 psf, 150 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 147 Tampines Ave 5?
Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 92 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 9
- Total units
- 92
- Flat model
- Maisonette · Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$920k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 147 Tampines Ave 5?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$920k (S$578 psf), from 158 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 158 | S$920,000recent | 148 sqm | S$578 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 4 for rent (median S$4,600/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 Sept 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 get?
Flats at Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.8% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 17 | S$2,900/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 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 147 Tampines Ave 5?
Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 has 158 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$970,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 150 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Jul 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 148 sqm | S$920,000 |
| Apr 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 150 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Feb 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 150 sqm | S$940,000 |
| Sept 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 148 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Mar 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 150 sqm | S$910,000 |
| Aug 2022 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 150 sqm | S$910,000 |
| Jul 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 148 sqm | S$890,000 |
| Jul 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 150 sqm | S$940,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 142 sqm | S$928,000 |
| Feb 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 142 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Oct 2021 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 150 sqm | S$818,000 |
What flat types are in Block 147 Tampines Ave 5?
Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 has 92 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette / Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 147 Tampines Ave 5?
Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 9 storeys. It has an estimated 92 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 147 Tampines Ave 5, Singapore 521147. It is part of District 18, Tampines / Pasir Ris, the Tampines planning area. The block falls within the East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Tampines West MRT, approximately 587m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Century Square for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub for food options, Tampines Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines Central Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 is Tampines West MRT, about 587 m away (~9 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT587 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority212 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km232 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority362 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km512 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority575 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km936 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority949 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 147 Tampines Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 (~S$920k) needs about S$7,334/mo in income and S$3,454/mo in repayments, after S$22,200 stamp duty and a S$230k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$920k) — 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$22,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$230k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,454/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,334/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 Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 147 Tampines Ave 5
How much does a Executive flat at Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$920k (S$578 psf), from 158 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 147 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 is about 3.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$920k. 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 147 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$920k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,334/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,454/mo after a S$230k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 147 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 is Tampines West MRT, about 587 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 147 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
Tampines Primary School, Junyuan Primary School, St. Hilda's Primary School, Yumin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 147 Tampines Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.