457 Tampines St 42
HDB block in Tampines, Singapore 520457
457 Tampines St 42 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1986, with 16 dwelling units. Across 44 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$440k (S$385 psf, 88 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 457 Tampines St 42?
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
- Flat model
- Simplified · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$440k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at 457 Tampines St 42?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$440k (S$385 psf), from 44 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 28 | S$357,000recent | 84 sqm | S$377 psf |
| 5-Room | 16 | S$341,500recent | 122 sqm | S$260 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 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 Oct 2026.
What rent and yield does 457 Tampines St 42 get?
Flats at 457 Tampines St 42 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,100/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$25,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 3 | S$2,100/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 Sept 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at 457 Tampines St 42?
457 Tampines St 42 has 44 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$550,000 in Oct 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$550,000 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in 457 Tampines St 42?
457 Tampines St 42 has 16 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Simplified / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 457 Tampines St 42?
457 Tampines St 42 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 457 Tampines St 42 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 42. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 16 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 457 Tampines St 42, Singapore 520457. 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 216m away, around 3 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 East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is 457 Tampines St 42 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 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 457 Tampines St 42?
Buying a flat at 457 Tampines St 42 (~S$440k) needs about S$3,508/mo in income and S$1,652/mo in repayments, after S$7,800 stamp duty and a S$110k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$440k) — 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$7,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$110k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,652/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,508/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.
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Frequently asked questions about 457 Tampines St 42
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 457 Tampines St 42 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 457 Tampines St 42 have recently resold for a median of about S$440k (S$385 psf), from 44 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 457 Tampines St 42 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$357k; 5-Room ≈ S$342k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 457 Tampines St 42 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 457 Tampines St 42 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). 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 457 Tampines St 42?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 457 Tampines St 42 is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,100/mo against a resale price of about S$440k. 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 457 Tampines St 42?⌄
For a flat at about S$440k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,508/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,652/mo after a S$110k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.