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. Across 96 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (S$443 psf, 109 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- 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 |
Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$750k) and 9 for rent (median S$550/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 Sept 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 get?
Flats at Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,550/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.9% (from 18 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,550/mo
18 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 16 | 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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 505 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 99 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 505 Tampines Ctrl 1, Singapore 520505. 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 A, approximately 220m 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 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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$520k (S$443 psf), from 96 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$515k; 5-Room ≈ S$408k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 505 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 505 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 505 Tampines Ctrl 1 is about 5.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,550/mo against a resale price of about S$520k. 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 505 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$520k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,145/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,952/mo after a S$130k 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 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.