Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1
508 Tampines Ctrl 1, Singapore 520508
Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 48 dwelling units. Across 43 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$518k (S$455 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 48 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 48
- Flat model
- Model A · New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$518k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$518k (S$455 psf), from 43 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 43 | S$518,000recent | 107 sqm | S$455 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 Aug 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1 get?
Flats at Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.0% (from 4 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
4 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 4 | S$2,600/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1 has 43 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$790,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 98 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Oct 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Jan 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Feb 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 98 sqm | S$480,000 |
What flat types are in Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1 has 48 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 Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 508 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 48 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 508 Tampines Ctrl 1, Singapore 520508. 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 131m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) 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 508 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 km382 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority490 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority568 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km616 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority661 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority738 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority784 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary 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 508 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Buying a flat at Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1 (~S$518k) needs about S$4,129/mo in income and S$1,945/mo in repayments, after S$10,140 stamp duty and a S$130k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$518k) — 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$10,140
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$130k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,945/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,129/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 508 Tampines Ctrl 1 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$518k (S$455 psf), from 43 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 508 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 508 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1 is about 6.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$518k. 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 508 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$518k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,129/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,945/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 508 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
Gongshang Primary School, Tampines Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Tampines North Primary School are within 1 km of Block 508 Tampines Ctrl 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.