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. Across 90 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$374 psf, 121 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- 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 rent and yield does Block 493E Tampines St 43 get?
Flats at Block 493E Tampines St 43 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 9 | S$3,200/mo |
| 5-Room | 12 | S$2,600/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 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 of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 493E Tampines St 43?
Block 493E Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 493E Tampines St 43 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 43. The block is recorded as completed around 1992, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 493E Tampines St 43, Singapore 524493. 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 776m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include White Sands 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 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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 493E Tampines St 43 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 493E Tampines St 43
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 493E Tampines St 43 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 493E Tampines St 43 have recently resold for a median of about S$480k (S$374 psf), from 90 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 493E Tampines St 43 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$447k; 5-Room ≈ S$480k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 493E Tampines St 43 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 493E Tampines St 43 has about 67 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1992). 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 493E Tampines St 43?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 493E Tampines St 43 is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$480k. 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 493E Tampines St 43?⌄
For a flat at about S$480k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,826/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,802/mo after a S$120k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.