Block 497B Tampines St 45
497B Tampines St 45, Singapore 521497
Block 497B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1994, with 98 dwelling units. Across 115 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$675k (S$554 psf, 109 sqm). The lease has approximately 69 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 497B Tampines St 45?
Block 497B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1994, with 98 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1994
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 98
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$675k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 69 years
What are resale prices at Block 497B Tampines St 45?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$675k (S$554 psf), from 115 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 76 | S$520,000recent | 102 sqm | S$474 psf |
| 5-Room | 39 | S$580,000recent | 130 sqm | S$414 psf |
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“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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 497B Tampines St 45 get?
Flats at Block 497B Tampines St 45 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 11 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 14 | S$3,200/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 497B Tampines St 45?
Block 497B Tampines St 45 has 115 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$658,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 131 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 130 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 131 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 130 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 131 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 131 sqm | S$675,000 |
What flat types are in Block 497B Tampines St 45?
Block 497B Tampines St 45 has 98 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 497B Tampines St 45?
Block 497B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 497B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 45. The block is recorded as completed around 1994, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 98 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 497B Tampines St 45, Singapore 521497. 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 468m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Loyang View Pg for greenery and recreation, and Tampines East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 497B Tampines St 45 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 497B Tampines St 45 is Tampines MRT, about 468 m away (~7 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT468 m · ~7 min
- Tampines East MRT468 m · ~7 min
- Pasir Ris MRT981 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km257 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km297 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km399 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km489 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority781 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority829 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km887 m
- Gongshang 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 497B Tampines St 45?
Buying a flat at Block 497B Tampines St 45 (~S$675k) needs about S$5,381/mo in income and S$2,534/mo in repayments, after S$14,850 stamp duty and a S$169k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$675k) — 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$14,850
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$169k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,534/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,381/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 497B Tampines St 45
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 497B Tampines St 45 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 497B Tampines St 45 have recently resold for a median of about S$675k (S$554 psf), from 115 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 497B Tampines St 45 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$520k; 5-Room ≈ S$580k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 497B Tampines St 45 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 497B Tampines St 45 has about 69 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1994). 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 497B Tampines St 45?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 497B Tampines St 45 is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$675k. 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 497B Tampines St 45?⌄
For a flat at about S$675k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,381/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,534/mo after a S$169k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 497B Tampines St 45?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 497B Tampines St 45 is Tampines MRT, about 468 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 497B Tampines St 45?⌄
East Spring Primary School, White Sands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 497B Tampines St 45 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.