Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1
505 Tampines Ctrl 1, Singapore 520505
Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 99 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (109 sqm), from 96 resales on record. The lease has approximately 64 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 99 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 9
- Total units
- 99
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$520k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 64 years
What are resale prices at Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (S$443 psf), from 96 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 80 | S$515,000recent | 105 sqm | S$438 psf |
| 5-Room | 16 | S$408,000recent | 122 sqm | S$313 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 Sept 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 has 96 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$785,000 in Sept 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 sqm | S$785,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 96 sqm | S$595,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$463,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Mar 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$510,000 |
What flat types are in Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 has 99 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 505 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 km400 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority432 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority648 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority666 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km715 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority717 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority839 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 Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Buying a flat at Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 (~S$520k) needs about S$4,145/mo in income and S$1,952/mo in repayments, after S$10,200 stamp duty and a S$130k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$520k) — 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$10,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$130k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,952/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,145/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 505 Tampines Ctrl 1
What is the resale price at Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 have recently resold around S$520k (109 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$515k; 5-Room ≈ S$408k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
Block 505 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 505 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 has 99 dwelling units across up to 9 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
Gongshang Primary School, Tampines North Primary School, Tampines Primary School, Yumin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 505 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.
