Block 496C Tampines St 43
496C Tampines St 43, Singapore 526496
Block 496C Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 96 dwelling units. Across 106 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$453 psf, 123 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 496C Tampines St 43?
Block 496C 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$600k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 496C Tampines St 43?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$453 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 21 | S$300,000recent | 106 sqm | S$263 psf |
| 5-Room | 85 | S$600,000recent | 123 sqm | S$453 psf |
Live now: 10 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$650k) and 9 for rent (median S$1,499/mo) — 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 496C Tampines St 43 get?
Flats at Block 496C Tampines St 43 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.2% (from 7 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
7 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 4 | S$3,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$2,300/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 496C Tampines St 43?
Block 496C Tampines St 43 has 106 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$760,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 125 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$765,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 sqm | S$716,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$505,000 |
What flat types are in Block 496C Tampines St 43?
Block 496C Tampines St 43 has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 496C Tampines St 43?
Block 496C Tampines St 43 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 496C 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 496C Tampines St 43, Singapore 526496. 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 815m away, around 13 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 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 496C Tampines St 43 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 496C Tampines St 43 is Tampines East MRT, about 815 m away (~13 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT815 m · ~13 min
- Tampines MRT815 m · ~13 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 priority261 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority564 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km588 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km670 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km843 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km881 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km895 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 496C Tampines St 43?
Buying a flat at Block 496C Tampines St 43 (~S$600k) needs about S$4,783/mo in income and S$2,253/mo in repayments, after S$12,600 stamp duty and a S$150k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$600k) — 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$12,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$150k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,253/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,783/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 496C Tampines St 43 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 496C Tampines St 43
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 496C Tampines St 43 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 496C Tampines St 43 have recently resold for a median of about S$600k (S$453 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 496C Tampines St 43 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$300k; 5-Room ≈ S$600k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 496C Tampines St 43 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 496C 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 496C Tampines St 43?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 496C Tampines St 43 is about 5.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$600k. 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 496C Tampines St 43?⌄
For a flat at about S$600k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,783/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,253/mo after a S$150k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 496C Tampines St 43?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 496C Tampines St 43 is Tampines East MRT, about 815 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 496C Tampines St 43?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 496C Tampines St 43 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.