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Block 396 Tampines Ave 7

396 Tampines Ave 7, Singapore 520396

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through May 2024 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 66 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (124 sqm), from 59 resales on record. The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 396 Tampines Ave 7?

Key Takeaway

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
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$540k
Last transacted
May 2024
Remaining lease
≈ 70 years
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What are resale prices at Block 396 Tampines Ave 7?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$452 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room22S$354,000recent108 sqmS$305 psf
5-Room37S$540,000recent128 sqmS$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.

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What has recently sold at Block 396 Tampines Ave 7?

Key Takeaway

Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 has 59 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$580,000 in May 2024 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20244-Room04 TO 06107 sqmS$580,000
May 20235-Room07 TO 09124 sqmS$695,000
Aug 20225-Room10 TO 12126 sqmS$666,000
Apr 20225-Room10 TO 12128 sqmS$639,500
Jan 20224-Room10 TO 12108 sqmS$525,000
Jul 20215-Room01 TO 03128 sqmS$540,000
Jul 20215-Room07 TO 09124 sqmS$612,500
Apr 20215-Room10 TO 12128 sqmS$632,500
Jul 20205-Room07 TO 09128 sqmS$520,000
Aug 20194-Room04 TO 06108 sqmS$415,000
Aug 20195-Room01 TO 03124 sqmS$505,000
Dec 20185-Room07 TO 09126 sqmS$520,000
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What flat types are in Block 396 Tampines Ave 7?

Key Takeaway

Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 has 66 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 444-Room: 22
5

How far is Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Tampines 1 · 1.3 kmSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 427 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 396 Tampines Ave 7?

Key Takeaway

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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Frequently asked questions about Block 396 Tampines Ave 7

What is the resale price at Block 396 Tampines Ave 7?

5-Room flats at Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 have recently resold around S$540k (124 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$354k; 5-Room ≈ S$540k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 396 Tampines Ave 7?

Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 has approximately 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1993). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 396 Tampines Ave 7?

Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 has 66 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

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.

Is Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 396 Tampines Ave 7 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈70 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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