Block 494E Tampines St 43
494E Tampines St 43, Singapore 525494
Block 494E Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2014, with 138 dwelling units. Across 19 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$400k (S$546 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 89 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 494E Tampines St 43?
Block 494E Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2014, with 138 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 2014
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 138
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$400k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 89 years
What are resale prices at Block 494E Tampines St 43?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$400k (S$546 psf), from 19 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 19 | S$400,000recent | 67 sqm | S$546 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 Dec 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 494E Tampines St 43 get?
Flats at Block 494E Tampines St 43 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.0% (from 5 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
5 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 5 | S$3,000/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 494E Tampines St 43?
Block 494E Tampines St 43 has 19 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$540,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 67 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$370,000 |
What flat types are in Block 494E Tampines St 43?
Block 494E Tampines St 43 has 138 units, mostly Studio flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 494E Tampines St 43?
Block 494E Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 494E Tampines St 43 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 43. The block is recorded as completed around 2014, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 138 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room, 3-room, and studio apartment units.
The address is Block 494E Tampines St 43, Singapore 525494. 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 Pasir Ris MRT, approximately 848m away, around 13 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 494E Tampines St 43 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 494E Tampines St 43 is Pasir Ris MRT, about 848 m away (~13 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Pasir Ris MRT848 m · ~13 min
- Tampines MRT901 m · ~14 min
- Tampines East MRT901 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km464 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km497 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km607 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority675 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km827 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority837 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority917 m
- Casuarina Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority996 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 494E Tampines St 43?
Buying a flat at Block 494E Tampines St 43 (~S$400k) needs about S$3,189/mo in income and S$1,502/mo in repayments, after S$6,600 stamp duty and a S$100k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$400k) — 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$6,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$100k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,502/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,189/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 494E Tampines St 43 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 494E Tampines St 43
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 494E Tampines St 43 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 494E Tampines St 43 have recently resold for a median of about S$400k (S$546 psf), from 19 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 494E Tampines St 43 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 494E Tampines St 43 has about 89 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2014). 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 494E Tampines St 43?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 494E Tampines St 43 is about 9.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$400k. 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 494E Tampines St 43?⌄
For a flat at about S$400k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,189/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,502/mo after a S$100k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 494E Tampines St 43?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 494E Tampines St 43 is Pasir Ris MRT, about 848 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 494E Tampines St 43?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, White Sands Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, Casuarina Primary School are within 1 km of Block 494E Tampines St 43 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.