Block 396 Tampines Ave 7
396 Tampines Ave 7, Singapore 520396
Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 66 dwelling units. Across 59 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$452 psf, 124 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 396 Tampines Ave 7?
Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 66 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1993
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 66
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$540k
- Last transacted
- May 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 396 Tampines Ave 7?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$452 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 22 | S$354,000recent | 108 sqm | S$305 psf |
| 5-Room | 37 | S$540,000recent | 128 sqm | S$392 psf |
“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 May 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 get?
Flats at Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.2% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,700/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$44,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 4 | S$3,700/mo |
| 5-Room | 12 | S$3,400/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 396 Tampines Ave 7?
Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 has 59 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$580,000 in May 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$580,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 sqm | S$666,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 128 sqm | S$639,500 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 108 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 128 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 sqm | S$612,500 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 128 sqm | S$632,500 |
| Jul 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 128 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Dec 2018 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$520,000 |
What flat types are in Block 396 Tampines Ave 7?
Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 has 66 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 396 Tampines Ave 7?
Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 7. The block is recorded as completed around 1993, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 66 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 396 Tampines Ave 7, Singapore 520396. 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 East MRT, approximately 208m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, and Tampines East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 is Tampines MRT, about 208 m away (~3 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT208 m · ~3 min
- Tampines East MRT208 m · ~3 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km137 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km181 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km472 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km555 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority671 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority786 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority823 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority832 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 396 Tampines Ave 7?
Buying a flat at Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 (~S$540k) needs about S$4,305/mo in income and S$2,028/mo in repayments, after S$10,800 stamp duty and a S$135k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$540k) — 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$10,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$135k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,028/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,305/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 396 Tampines Ave 7 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 396 Tampines Ave 7
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 have recently resold for a median of about S$540k (S$452 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$354k; 5-Room ≈ S$540k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1993). 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 396 Tampines Ave 7?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 is about 8.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,700/mo against a resale price of about S$540k. 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 396 Tampines Ave 7?⌄
For a flat at about S$540k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,305/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,028/mo after a S$135k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 396 Tampines Ave 7?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 is Tampines MRT, about 208 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 396 Tampines Ave 7?⌄
East Spring Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.