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. Across 41 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$490k (S$425 psf, 110 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- 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 |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 4 for rent — 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 Jun 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 get?
Flats at Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,550/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.2% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,550/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 6 | S$2,550/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 Sept 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ctrl 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1989, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 40 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 501 Tampines Ctrl 1, Singapore 520501. 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 MRT Exit D, approximately 124m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub for food options, Sun Plaza Pk for greenery and recreation, Tampines Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines North Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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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 501 Tampines Ctrl 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$490k (S$425 psf), from 41 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$480k; 5-Room ≈ S$430k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 has about 64 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). 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 501 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 501 Tampines Ctrl 1 is about 6.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,550/mo against a resale price of about S$490k. 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 501 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$490k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,906/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,840/mo after a S$123k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.