Block 493E Tampines St 43
493E Tampines St 43, Singapore 524493
Block 493E Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 96 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (121 sqm), from 90 resales on record. The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 493E Tampines St 43?
Block 493E Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1992
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$480k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 67 years
What are resale prices at Block 493E Tampines St 43?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$374 psf), from 90 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 38 | S$447,000recent | 104 sqm | S$399 psf |
| 5-Room | 52 | S$480,000recent | 123 sqm | S$367 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 May 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 493E Tampines St 43?
Block 493E Tampines St 43 has 90 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$600,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$600,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$735,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$483,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$478,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 124 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Dec 2018 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Apr 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$383,000 |
| Apr 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$385,000 |
What flat types are in Block 493E Tampines St 43?
Block 493E Tampines St 43 has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 493E Tampines St 43 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 493E Tampines St 43 is Tampines MRT, about 776 m away (~12 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT776 m · ~12 min
- Tampines East MRT776 m · ~12 min
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 priority439 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km518 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km612 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority684 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km701 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km757 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km997 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 493E Tampines St 43?
Buying a flat at Block 493E Tampines St 43 (~S$480k) needs about S$3,826/mo in income and S$1,802/mo in repayments, after S$9,000 stamp duty and a S$120k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$480k) — 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$9,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$120k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,802/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,826/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 493E Tampines St 43
What is the resale price at Block 493E Tampines St 43?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 493E Tampines St 43 have recently resold around S$480k (121 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 493E Tampines St 43 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$447k; 5-Room ≈ S$480k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 493E Tampines St 43?⌄
Block 493E Tampines St 43 has approximately 67 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 493E Tampines St 43?⌄
Block 493E Tampines St 43 has 96 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 493E Tampines St 43?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 493E Tampines St 43 is Tampines MRT, about 776 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 493E Tampines St 43?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 493E Tampines St 43 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 493E Tampines St 43 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 493E 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 (≈67 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
