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Block 493C Tampines St 43

493C Tampines St 43, Singapore 522493

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Aug 2024 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 493C Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 60 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (124 sqm), from 59 resales on record. The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 493C Tampines St 43?

Key Takeaway

Block 493C Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 60 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1992
Storeys
13
Total units
60
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$520k
Last transacted
Aug 2024
Remaining lease
≈ 68 years
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What are resale prices at Block 493C Tampines St 43?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (S$396 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room16S$300,000recent104 sqmS$268 psf
5-Room43S$520,000recent124 sqmS$390 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 Aug 2024.

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What has recently sold at Block 493C Tampines St 43?

Key Takeaway

Block 493C Tampines St 43 has 59 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$735,000 in Aug 2024 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Aug 20245-Room07 TO 09123 sqmS$735,000
Apr 20245-Room04 TO 06123 sqmS$685,000
Dec 20235-Room01 TO 03124 sqmS$673,000
Jan 20225-Room10 TO 12127 sqmS$602,000
Aug 20215-Room01 TO 03124 sqmS$530,000
Jul 20195-Room07 TO 09125 sqmS$463,000
Jun 20195-Room10 TO 12124 sqmS$520,000
Aug 20175-Room13 TO 15124 sqmS$488,000
Apr 20175-Room10 TO 12127 sqmS$510,000
Mar 20154-Room10 TO 12104 sqmS$420,000
Sept 20134-Room10 TO 12104 sqmS$453,800
Sept 20125-Room01 TO 03124 sqmS$528,000
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What flat types are in Block 493C Tampines St 43?

Key Takeaway

Block 493C Tampines St 43 has 60 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 484-Room: 12
5

How far is Block 493C Tampines St 43 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 493C Tampines St 43 is Tampines MRT, about 722 m away (~11 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority351 m
  • Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km538 m
  • Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority585 m
  • Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km659 m
  • Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km729 m
  • Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km795 m
  • Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km900 m
  • Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tampines 1 · 1.1 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 249 mPark: Tampines Eco Green Pk · 405 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 493C Tampines St 43?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 493C Tampines St 43 (~S$520k) needs about S$4,145/mo in income and S$1,952/mo in repayments, after S$10,200 stamp duty and a S$130k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$520k) — 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$10,200

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$130k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,952/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,145/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 493C Tampines St 43

What is the resale price at Block 493C Tampines St 43?

5-Room flats at Block 493C Tampines St 43 have recently resold around S$520k (124 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 493C Tampines St 43 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$300k; 5-Room ≈ S$520k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 493C Tampines St 43?

Block 493C Tampines St 43 has approximately 68 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1992). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 493C Tampines St 43?

Block 493C Tampines St 43 has 60 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 493C Tampines St 43?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 493C Tampines St 43 is Tampines MRT, about 722 m away (~11 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 493C Tampines St 43?

Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 493C Tampines St 43 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 493C Tampines St 43 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 493C Tampines St 43 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈68 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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