503 Tampines Ctrl 1
HDB block in Tampines, Singapore 520503
503 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 117 dwelling units. Across 111 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$635k (S$588 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 503 Tampines Ctrl 1?
503 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 117 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 9
- Total units
- 117
- Flat model
- Model A · New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$635k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at 503 Tampines Ctrl 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$635k (S$588 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 95 | S$608,000recent | 105 sqm | S$588 psf |
| 5-Room | 16 | S$380,000recent | 122 sqm | S$289 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 16 for rent (median S$1,000/mo) — 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 Aug 2026.
What rent and yield does 503 Tampines Ctrl 1 get?
Flats at 503 Tampines Ctrl 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 6 | S$3,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 22 | S$2,700/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 Aug 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at 503 Tampines Ctrl 1?
503 Tampines Ctrl 1 has 111 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$768,000 in Aug 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$768,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$690,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 94 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$711,888 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 96 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$768,888 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 94 sqm | S$598,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 96 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$642,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$473,000 |
What flat types are in 503 Tampines Ctrl 1?
503 Tampines Ctrl 1 has 117 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 503 Tampines Ctrl 1?
503 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 503 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ctrl 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1989, with up to 9 storeys. It has an estimated 117 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 503 Tampines Ctrl 1, Singapore 520503. 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 189m away, around 3 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 503 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 km464 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority474 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority657 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority681 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km733 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority779 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority901 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 503 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Buying a flat at 503 Tampines Ctrl 1 (~S$635k) needs about S$5,062/mo in income and S$2,384/mo in repayments, after S$13,650 stamp duty and a S$159k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$635k) — 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$13,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$159k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,384/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,062/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 503 Tampines Ctrl 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 503 Tampines Ctrl 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 503 Tampines Ctrl 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$635k (S$588 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 503 Tampines Ctrl 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$608k; 5-Room ≈ S$380k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 503 Tampines Ctrl 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 503 Tampines Ctrl 1 has about 63 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 503 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 503 Tampines Ctrl 1 is about 6.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$635k. 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 503 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$635k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,062/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,384/mo after a S$159k 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 503 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
Gongshang Primary School, Tampines North Primary School, Tampines Primary School, Yumin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 503 Tampines Ctrl 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.