Block 449 Tampines St 42
449 Tampines St 42, Singapore 520449
Block 449 Tampines St 42 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 114 dwelling units. Across 153 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$531k (S$465 psf, 84 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 449 Tampines St 42?
Block 449 Tampines St 42 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 114 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 114
- Flat model
- Simplified · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$531k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 449 Tampines St 42?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$531k (S$465 psf), from 153 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 97 | S$386,000recent | 84 sqm | S$427 psf |
| 5-Room | 56 | S$505,000recent | 122 sqm | S$385 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$718k) and 1 for rent — 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 Feb 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 449 Tampines St 42 get?
Flats at Block 449 Tampines St 42 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.1% (from 15 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
15 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 10 | S$2,500/mo |
| 5-Room | 5 | S$3,450/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 449 Tampines St 42?
Block 449 Tampines St 42 has 153 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$630,000 in Feb 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$543,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$531,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$498,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$595,888 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$598,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$503,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$349,000 |
What flat types are in Block 449 Tampines St 42?
Block 449 Tampines St 42 has 114 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Simplified / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 449 Tampines St 42?
Block 449 Tampines St 42 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 449 Tampines St 42 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 42. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 114 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 449 Tampines St 42, Singapore 520449. 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 409m away, around 6 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 449 Tampines St 42 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 449 Tampines St 42 is Tampines East MRT, about 409 m away (~6 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT409 m · ~6 min
- Tampines MRT409 m · ~6 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority217 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km388 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority463 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km571 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority641 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km693 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km701 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority703 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 449 Tampines St 42?
Buying a flat at Block 449 Tampines St 42 (~S$531k) needs about S$4,233/mo in income and S$1,994/mo in repayments, after S$10,530 stamp duty and a S$133k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$531k) — 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$10,530
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$133k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,994/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,233/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 449 Tampines St 42 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 449 Tampines St 42
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 449 Tampines St 42 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 449 Tampines St 42 have recently resold for a median of about S$531k (S$465 psf), from 153 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 449 Tampines St 42 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$386k; 5-Room ≈ S$505k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 449 Tampines St 42 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 449 Tampines St 42 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). 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 449 Tampines St 42?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 449 Tampines St 42 is about 6.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$531k. 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 449 Tampines St 42?⌄
For a flat at about S$531k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,233/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,994/mo after a S$133k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 449 Tampines St 42?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 449 Tampines St 42 is Tampines East MRT, about 409 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 449 Tampines St 42?⌄
Gongshang Primary School, Tampines North Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 449 Tampines St 42 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.