Block 457 Tampines St 42
457 Tampines St 42, Singapore 520457
Block 457 Tampines St 42 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1986, with 16 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$425k (108 sqm), from 43 resales on record. The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 457 Tampines St 42?
Block 457 Tampines St 42 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1986, with 16 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 16
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$425k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 457 Tampines St 42?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$425k (S$378 psf), from 43 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 27 | S$341,000recent | 84 sqm | S$377 psf |
| 5-Room | 16 | S$341,500recent | 122 sqm | S$260 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 Nov 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 457 Tampines St 42?
Block 457 Tampines St 42 has 43 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$700,000 in Nov 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$357,000 |
| Nov 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$477,000 |
| Apr 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$341,000 |
| Jul 2014 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Nov 2013 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Dec 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$448,000 |
| May 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 05 | 84 sqm | S$417,000 |
| Feb 2011 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Mar 2010 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$365,000 |
What flat types are in Block 457 Tampines St 42?
Block 457 Tampines St 42 has 16 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 457 Tampines St 42 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 457 Tampines St 42 is Tampines East MRT, about 217 m away (~3 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT217 m · ~3 min
- Tampines MRT217 m · ~3 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km290 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km422 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority508 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km511 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority619 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km659 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km799 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority812 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 457 Tampines St 42?
Buying a flat at Block 457 Tampines St 42 (~S$425k) needs about S$3,388/mo in income and S$1,596/mo in repayments, after S$7,350 stamp duty and a S$106k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$425k) — 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$7,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$106k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,596/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,388/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 457 Tampines St 42
What is the resale price at Block 457 Tampines St 42?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 457 Tampines St 42 have recently resold around S$425k (108 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 457 Tampines St 42 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$341k; 5-Room ≈ S$342k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 457 Tampines St 42?⌄
Block 457 Tampines St 42 has approximately 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 457 Tampines St 42?⌄
Block 457 Tampines St 42 has 16 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 457 Tampines St 42?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 457 Tampines St 42 is Tampines East MRT, about 217 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 457 Tampines St 42?⌄
Gongshang Primary School, Tampines North Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 457 Tampines St 42 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 457 Tampines St 42 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 457 Tampines St 42 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈61 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
