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. Across 43 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$425k (S$378 psf, 108 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Simplified · Improved
- 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 |
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“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 of the Simplified / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 457 Tampines St 42?
Block 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 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.
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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 Block 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$425k (S$378 psf), from 43 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$341k; 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 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 457 Tampines St 42?⌄
For a flat at about S$425k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,388/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,596/mo after a S$106k 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.