Block 494C Tampines St 43
494C Tampines St 43, Singapore 522494
Block 494C Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 84 dwelling units. Across 95 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$635k (S$476 psf, 124 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 494C Tampines St 43?
Block 494C Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 84 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1992
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 84
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$635k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 494C Tampines St 43?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$635k (S$476 psf), from 95 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 95 | S$635,000recent | 124 sqm | S$476 psf |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block and 1 for rent — search all listings.
“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 494C Tampines St 43 get?
Flats at Block 494C Tampines St 43 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.2% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,800/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$45,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 14 | S$3,800/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 494C Tampines St 43?
Block 494C Tampines St 43 has 95 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$728,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 125 sqm | S$728,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 124 sqm | S$765,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 125 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$463,000 |
What flat types are in Block 494C Tampines St 43?
Block 494C Tampines St 43 has 84 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 494C Tampines St 43?
Block 494C Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 494C 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 84 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 494C Tampines St 43, Singapore 522494. 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 866m away, around 14 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, and Pasir Ris East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 494C Tampines St 43 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 494C Tampines St 43 is Tampines East MRT, about 866 m away (~14 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT866 m · ~14 min
- Tampines MRT866 m · ~14 min
- Pasir Ris MRT966 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km528 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority558 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km562 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km582 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority815 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km819 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority950 m
- Casuarina Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 494C Tampines St 43?
Buying a flat at Block 494C Tampines St 43 (~S$635k) needs about S$5,062/mo in income and S$2,384/mo in repayments, after S$13,650 stamp duty and a S$159k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$635k) — 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$13,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$159k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,384/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,062/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 494C Tampines St 43 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 494C Tampines St 43
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 494C Tampines St 43 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 494C Tampines St 43 have recently resold for a median of about S$635k (S$476 psf), from 95 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 494C Tampines St 43 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 494C Tampines St 43 has about 66 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 494C Tampines St 43?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 494C Tampines St 43 is about 7.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,800/mo against a resale price of about S$635k. 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 494C Tampines St 43?⌄
For a flat at about S$635k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,062/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,384/mo after a S$159k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 494C Tampines St 43?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 494C Tampines St 43 is Tampines East MRT, about 866 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 494C Tampines St 43?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, White Sands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 494C Tampines St 43 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.