Block 488B Tampines St 45
488B Tampines St 45, Singapore 521488
Block 488B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 80 dwelling units. Across 89 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$428k (S$372 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 488B Tampines St 45?
Block 488B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 80 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 80
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$428k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 488B Tampines St 45?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$428k (S$372 psf), from 89 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 89 | S$428,000recent | 105 sqm | S$372 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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 488B Tampines St 45 get?
Flats at Block 488B Tampines St 45 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.2% (from 9 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,200/mo
9 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$26,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 9 | S$2,200/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 488B Tampines St 45?
Block 488B Tampines St 45 has 89 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$688,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$593,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$372,000 |
| Nov 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jun 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Jul 2016 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Nov 2015 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$405,000 |
What flat types are in Block 488B Tampines St 45?
Block 488B Tampines St 45 has 80 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 488B Tampines St 45?
Block 488B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 488B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 45. The block is recorded as completed around 1989, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 80 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 488B Tampines St 45, Singapore 521488. 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 529m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, and Tampines East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 488B Tampines St 45 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 488B Tampines St 45 is Tampines MRT, about 529 m away (~8 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT529 m · ~8 min
- Tampines East MRT529 m · ~8 min
- Pasir Ris MRT854 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km93 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km350 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km611 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km651 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km696 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority728 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority918 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority940 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 488B Tampines St 45?
Buying a flat at Block 488B Tampines St 45 (~S$428k) needs about S$3,412/mo in income and S$1,607/mo in repayments, after S$7,440 stamp duty and a S$107k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$428k) — 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$7,440
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$107k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,607/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,412/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 488B Tampines St 45 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 488B Tampines St 45
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 488B Tampines St 45 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 488B Tampines St 45 have recently resold for a median of about S$428k (S$372 psf), from 89 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 488B Tampines St 45 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 488B Tampines St 45 has about 63 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). 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 488B Tampines St 45?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 488B Tampines St 45 is about 6.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,200/mo against a resale price of about S$428k. 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 488B Tampines St 45?⌄
For a flat at about S$428k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,412/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,607/mo after a S$107k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 488B Tampines St 45?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 488B Tampines St 45 is Tampines MRT, about 529 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 488B Tampines St 45?⌄
White Sands Primary School, Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, East Spring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 488B Tampines St 45 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.