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Block 438 Tampines St 43

438 Tampines St 43, Singapore 520438

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Sept 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 438 Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1985, with 110 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (74 sqm), from 154 resales on record. The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 438 Tampines St 43?

Key Takeaway

Block 438 Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1985, with 110 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1985
Storeys
12
Total units
110
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$500k
Last transacted
Sept 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 59 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 438 Tampines St 43?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$505 psf), from 154 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room96S$371,000recent74 sqmS$466 psf
4-Room58S$468,000recent105 sqmS$414 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 Sept 2025.

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What has recently sold at Block 438 Tampines St 43?

Key Takeaway

Block 438 Tampines St 43 has 154 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$500,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Sept 20253-Room10 TO 1274 sqmS$500,000
Aug 20254-Room04 TO 06105 sqmS$640,000
Jun 20254-Room01 TO 03105 sqmS$618,000
Mar 20253-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$472,000
Aug 20244-Room10 TO 12105 sqmS$620,888
Jun 20243-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$435,000
Dec 20234-Room01 TO 03105 sqmS$540,000
Nov 20233-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$400,000
Nov 20233-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$402,000
May 20234-Room10 TO 12108 sqmS$550,000
May 20223-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$371,000
Mar 20224-Room10 TO 12108 sqmS$520,000
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What flat types are in Block 438 Tampines St 43?

Key Takeaway

Block 438 Tampines St 43 has 110 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

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

3-Room: 664-Room: 44
5

How far is Block 438 Tampines St 43 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 438 Tampines St 43 is Tampines MRT, about 570 m away (~9 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority319 m
  • Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority439 m
  • Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km515 m
  • Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km612 m
  • Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km737 m
  • Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km824 m
  • Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km866 m
  • Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km917 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tampines 1 · 989 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 171 mPark: Tampines Eco Green Pk · 520 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 438 Tampines St 43?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 438 Tampines St 43 (~S$500k) needs about S$3,986/mo in income and S$1,877/mo in repayments, after S$9,600 stamp duty and a S$125k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$500k) — 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$9,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$125k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,877/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,986/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 438 Tampines St 43

What is the resale price at Block 438 Tampines St 43?

3-Room flats at Block 438 Tampines St 43 have recently resold around S$500k (74 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 438 Tampines St 43 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$371k; 4-Room ≈ S$468k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 438 Tampines St 43?

Block 438 Tampines St 43 has approximately 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 438 Tampines St 43?

Block 438 Tampines St 43 has 110 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 438 Tampines St 43?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 438 Tampines St 43 is Tampines MRT, about 570 m away (~9 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 438 Tampines St 43?

Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 438 Tampines St 43 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 438 Tampines St 43 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 438 Tampines St 43 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈59 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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