Block 498B Tampines St 45
498B Tampines St 45, Singapore 521498
Block 498B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 72 dwelling units. Across 72 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$605k (S$527 psf, 106 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 498B Tampines St 45?
Block 498B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 72 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 72
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment · Premium Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$605k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 498B Tampines St 45?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$605k (S$527 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 31 | S$495,000recent | 106 sqm | S$434 psf |
| 5-Room | 24 | S$485,000recent | 124 sqm | S$360 psf |
| Executive | 17 | S$620,000recent | 143 sqm | S$403 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 498B Tampines St 45 get?
Flats at Block 498B Tampines St 45 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 20 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
20 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 7 | S$3,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 9 | S$3,300/mo |
| 5-Room | 4 | S$3,600/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 498B Tampines St 45?
Block 498B Tampines St 45 has 72 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$810,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 sqm | S$810,000 |
| Feb 2026 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 147 sqm | S$1,030,000 |
| Mar 2025 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 147 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$600,888 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$450,000 |
What flat types are in Block 498B Tampines St 45?
Block 498B Tampines St 45 has 72 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Premium Apartment / Premium Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 498B Tampines St 45?
Block 498B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 498B 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 72 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room, 5-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 498B Tampines St 45, Singapore 521498. 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 695m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include White Sands for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Loyang View Pg for greenery and recreation, and Pasir Ris East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 498B Tampines St 45 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 498B Tampines St 45 is Tampines East MRT, about 695 m away (~11 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT695 m · ~11 min
- Tampines MRT695 m · ~11 min
- Pasir Ris MRT713 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km269 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km495 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority566 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km580 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km645 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km757 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority988 m
- Tampines North 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 498B Tampines St 45?
Buying a flat at Block 498B Tampines St 45 (~S$605k) needs about S$4,823/mo in income and S$2,272/mo in repayments, after S$12,750 stamp duty and a S$151k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$605k) — 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$12,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$151k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,272/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,823/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 498B Tampines St 45 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 498B Tampines St 45
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 498B Tampines St 45 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 498B Tampines St 45 have recently resold for a median of about S$605k (S$527 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 498B Tampines St 45 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$495k; 5-Room ≈ S$485k; Executive ≈ S$620k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 498B Tampines St 45 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 498B 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 498B Tampines St 45?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 498B Tampines St 45 is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$605k. 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 498B Tampines St 45?⌄
For a flat at about S$605k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,823/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,272/mo after a S$151k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 498B Tampines St 45?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 498B Tampines St 45 is Tampines East MRT, about 695 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 498B Tampines St 45?⌄
White Sands Primary School, East Spring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 498B Tampines St 45 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.