Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1
501 Tampines Ctrl 1, Singapore 520501
Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 40 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$490k (110 sqm), from 41 resales on record. The lease has approximately 64 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 40 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 40
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$490k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 64 years
What are resale prices at Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$490k (S$425 psf), from 41 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 30 | S$480,000recent | 107 sqm | S$422 psf |
| 5-Room | 11 | S$430,000recent | 121 sqm | S$330 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 Jun 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 has 41 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$800,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Feb 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Mar 2014 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 97 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Mar 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 05 | 107 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Nov 2009 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$363,000 |
| Sept 2009 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Apr 2009 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$372,000 |
What flat types are in Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 has 40 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 from MRT and schools?
7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km527 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority547 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority658 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km714 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority714 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority828 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority950 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 501 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Buying a flat at Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 (~S$490k) needs about S$3,906/mo in income and S$1,840/mo in repayments, after S$9,300 stamp duty and a S$123k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$490k) — 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$9,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$123k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,840/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,906/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1
What is the resale price at Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 have recently resold around S$490k (110 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$480k; 5-Room ≈ S$430k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 has approximately 64 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 has 40 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
Gongshang Primary School, Tampines Primary School, Tampines North Primary School, Yumin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈64 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
