Block 497J Tampines St 45
497J Tampines St 45, Singapore 527497
Block 497J Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 57 dwelling units. Across 70 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$695k (S$465 psf, 139 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 497J Tampines St 45?
Block 497J Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 57 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 57
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$695k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 497J Tampines St 45?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$695k (S$465 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 15 | S$379,000recent | 124 sqm | S$284 psf |
| Executive | 55 | S$695,000recent | 139 sqm | S$465 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 Aug 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 497J Tampines St 45 get?
Flats at Block 497J Tampines St 45 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.6% (from 9 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,100/mo
9 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$25,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 8 | S$2,100/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 Jul 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 497J Tampines St 45?
Block 497J Tampines St 45 has 70 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$865,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$865,000 |
| Jun 2025 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 144 sqm | S$968,000 |
| May 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 138 sqm | S$855,000 |
| Aug 2023 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 139 sqm | S$842,000 |
| Jan 2023 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$833,000 |
| Feb 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 144 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Sept 2021 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 139 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Aug 2021 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 139 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Jul 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 139 sqm | S$650,000 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 139 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 sqm | S$550,000 |
What flat types are in Block 497J Tampines St 45?
Block 497J Tampines St 45 has 57 units, mostly Executive flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 497J Tampines St 45?
Block 497J Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 497J Tampines St 45 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 45. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 57 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room and executive units.
The address is Block 497J Tampines St 45, Singapore 527497. 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 640m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, AZMI SHOP PTE. LTD. for groceries, Loyang View Pg for greenery and recreation, and Tampines East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 497J Tampines St 45 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 497J Tampines St 45 is Tampines MRT, about 640 m away (~10 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT640 m · ~10 min
- Tampines East MRT640 m · ~10 min
- Pasir Ris MRT882 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km361 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km397 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km430 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km614 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority717 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority771 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km862 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 497J Tampines St 45?
Buying a flat at Block 497J Tampines St 45 (~S$695k) needs about S$5,540/mo in income and S$2,610/mo in repayments, after S$15,450 stamp duty and a S$174k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$695k) — 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$15,450
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$174k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,610/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,540/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 497J Tampines St 45 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 497J Tampines St 45
How much does a Executive flat at Block 497J Tampines St 45 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 497J Tampines St 45 have recently resold for a median of about S$695k (S$465 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 497J Tampines St 45 by flat type?⌄
5-Room ≈ S$379k; Executive ≈ S$695k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 497J Tampines St 45 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 497J Tampines St 45 has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). 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 497J Tampines St 45?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 497J Tampines St 45 is about 3.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,100/mo against a resale price of about S$695k. 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 497J Tampines St 45?⌄
For a flat at about S$695k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,540/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,610/mo after a S$174k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 497J Tampines St 45?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 497J Tampines St 45 is Tampines MRT, about 640 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 497J Tampines St 45?⌄
White Sands Primary School, East Spring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 497J Tampines St 45 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.