Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1
509 Tampines Ctrl 1, Singapore 520509
Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 16 dwelling units. Across 16 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$350k (S$269 psf, 111 sqm). The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 16 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 16
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$350k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2020
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 68 years
What are resale prices at Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$350k (S$269 psf), from 16 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 9 | S$308,000recent | 107 sqm | S$259 psf |
| 5-Room | 7 | S$468,000recent | 121 sqm | S$359 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 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 Mar 2020.
What has recently sold at Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1 has 16 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$548,000 in Mar 2020 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Apr 2011 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$470,000 |
| May 2010 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$468,000 |
| Sept 2009 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Nov 2005 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$258,500 |
| Sept 2003 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Aug 2000 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 111 sqm | S$308,000 |
| Aug 1999 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Jun 1999 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 sqm | S$300,500 |
| Apr 1999 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Apr 1999 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$298,000 |
What flat types are in Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1 has 16 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 509 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 509 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 16 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 509 Tampines Ctrl 1, Singapore 520509. 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 182m 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 509 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 km403 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority462 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority628 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km678 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority686 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority706 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority828 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 509 Tampines Ctrl 1?
Buying a flat at Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1 (~S$350k) needs about S$2,790/mo in income and S$1,314/mo in repayments, after S$5,200 stamp duty and a S$88k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$5,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$88k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,314/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,790/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$350k (S$269 psf), from 16 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$308k; 5-Room ≈ S$468k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1 has about 68 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$350k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,790/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,314/mo after a S$88k 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 509 Tampines Ctrl 1?⌄
Gongshang Primary School, Tampines Primary School, Tampines North Primary School, Yumin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 509 Tampines Ctrl 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.