Block 438 Tampines St 43
438 Tampines St 43, Singapore 520438
Block 438 Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1985, with 110 dwelling units. Across 154 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$505 psf, 74 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 438 Tampines St 43?
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
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$500k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 438 Tampines St 43?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$505 psf), from 154 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 96 | S$371,000recent | 74 sqm | S$466 psf |
| 4-Room | 58 | S$468,000recent | 105 sqm | S$414 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$650k) and 5 for rent (median S$3,500/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 438 Tampines St 43 get?
Flats at Block 438 Tampines St 43 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,800/mo |
| 4-Room | 5 | S$1,970/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 438 Tampines St 43?
Block 438 Tampines St 43 has 154 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$500,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$472,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 sqm | S$620,888 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$402,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 108 sqm | S$550,000 |
| May 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$371,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 108 sqm | S$520,000 |
What flat types are in Block 438 Tampines St 43?
Block 438 Tampines St 43 has 110 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 438 Tampines St 43?
Block 438 Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 438 Tampines St 43 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 43. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 110 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 438 Tampines St 43, Singapore 520438. 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 570m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Tampines Eco Green Pk for greenery and recreation, Tampines Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines North Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 438 Tampines St 43 from MRT and schools?
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
- Tampines MRT570 m · ~9 min
- Tampines East MRT570 m · ~9 min
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 438 Tampines St 43?
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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 438 Tampines St 43 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 438 Tampines St 43
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 438 Tampines St 43 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 438 Tampines St 43 have recently resold for a median of about S$500k (S$505 psf), from 154 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 438 Tampines St 43 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$371k; 4-Room ≈ S$468k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 438 Tampines St 43 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 438 Tampines St 43 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). 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 438 Tampines St 43?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 438 Tampines St 43 is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$500k. 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 438 Tampines St 43?⌄
For a flat at about S$500k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,986/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,877/mo after a S$125k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.