Block 479 Tampines St 44
479 Tampines St 44, Singapore 520479
Block 479 Tampines St 44 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 11 dwelling units. Across 11 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$495k (S$279 psf, 132 sqm). The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 479 Tampines St 44?
Block 479 Tampines St 44 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 11 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 11
- Flat model
- Model A · Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$495k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2021
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 479 Tampines St 44?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$495k (S$279 psf), from 11 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 8 | S$390,000recent | 132 sqm | S$274 psf |
| Executive | 3 | S$495,000recent | 165 sqm | S$279 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 Apr 2021.
What rent and yield does Block 479 Tampines St 44 get?
Flats at Block 479 Tampines St 44 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.0% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 3 | S$3,300/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 479 Tampines St 44?
Block 479 Tampines St 44 has 11 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$580,000 in Apr 2021 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Feb 2017 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 132 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Apr 2016 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Aug 2012 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$506,000 |
| Oct 2009 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$376,500 |
| Jan 2008 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$333,000 |
| May 2007 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$295,000 |
| Feb 2000 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 165 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Jan 2000 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 132 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Dec 1997 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 165 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jun 1996 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 165 sqm | S$490,000 |
What flat types are in Block 479 Tampines St 44?
Block 479 Tampines St 44 has 11 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A / Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 479 Tampines St 44?
Block 479 Tampines St 44 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 479 Tampines St 44 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 44. The block is recorded as completed around 1988, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 11 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 5-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 479 Tampines St 44, Singapore 520479. 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 595m away, around 9 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 479 Tampines St 44 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 479 Tampines St 44 is Tampines MRT, about 595 m away (~9 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT595 m · ~9 min
- Tampines East MRT595 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km307 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km546 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority549 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority680 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km685 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km824 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km851 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority937 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 479 Tampines St 44?
Buying a flat at Block 479 Tampines St 44 (~S$495k) needs about S$3,946/mo in income and S$1,859/mo in repayments, after S$9,450 stamp duty and a S$124k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$495k) — 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$9,450
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$124k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,859/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,946/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 479 Tampines St 44 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 479 Tampines St 44
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 479 Tampines St 44 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 479 Tampines St 44 have recently resold for a median of about S$495k (S$279 psf), from 11 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 479 Tampines St 44 by flat type?⌄
5-Room ≈ S$390k; Executive ≈ S$495k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 479 Tampines St 44 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 479 Tampines St 44 has about 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). 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 479 Tampines St 44?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 479 Tampines St 44 is about 8.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$495k. 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 479 Tampines St 44?⌄
For a flat at about S$495k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,946/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,859/mo after a S$124k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 479 Tampines St 44?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 479 Tampines St 44 is Tampines MRT, about 595 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 479 Tampines St 44?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, White Sands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 479 Tampines St 44 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.