Block 459 Tampines St 42
459 Tampines St 42, Singapore 520459
Block 459 Tampines St 42 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1986, with 136 dwelling units. Across 164 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$515k (S$570 psf, 85 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 459 Tampines St 42?
Block 459 Tampines St 42 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1986, with 136 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 136
- Flat model
- Simplified
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$515k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 459 Tampines St 42?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$515k (S$570 psf), from 164 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 164 | S$515,000recent | 84 sqm | S$570 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 4 for rent (median S$1,200/mo) — 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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 459 Tampines St 42 get?
Flats at Block 459 Tampines St 42 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,400/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,400/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 459 Tampines St 42?
Block 459 Tampines St 42 has 164 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$553,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$553,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 85 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$560,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 85 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$460,888 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$468,888 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$435,000 |
What flat types are in Block 459 Tampines St 42?
Block 459 Tampines St 42 has 136 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 459 Tampines St 42?
Block 459 Tampines St 42 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 459 Tampines St 42 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 42. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 136 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 459 Tampines St 42, Singapore 520459. 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 249m away, around 4 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 459 Tampines St 42 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 459 Tampines St 42 is Tampines MRT, about 249 m away (~4 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT249 m · ~4 min
- Tampines East MRT249 m · ~4 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km263 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km348 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km524 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority566 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority640 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km732 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km767 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority883 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 459 Tampines St 42?
Buying a flat at Block 459 Tampines St 42 (~S$515k) needs about S$4,105/mo in income and S$1,934/mo in repayments, after S$10,050 stamp duty and a S$129k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$515k) — 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$10,050
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$129k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,934/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,105/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 459 Tampines St 42
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 459 Tampines St 42 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 459 Tampines St 42 have recently resold for a median of about S$515k (S$570 psf), from 164 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 459 Tampines St 42 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 459 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.
What is the rental yield at Block 459 Tampines St 42?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 459 Tampines St 42 is about 7.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,400/mo against a resale price of about S$515k. 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 459 Tampines St 42?⌄
For a flat at about S$515k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,105/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,934/mo after a S$129k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 459 Tampines St 42?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 459 Tampines St 42 is Tampines MRT, about 249 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 459 Tampines St 42?⌄
Gongshang Primary School, Tampines North Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 459 Tampines St 42 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.