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. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (74 sqm), from 154 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
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.
