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Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7

523C Tampines Ctrl 7, Singapore 523523

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jul 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2014, with 96 dwelling units. Across 53 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$787k (S$779 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 88 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7?

Key Takeaway

Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2014, with 96 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
2014
Storeys
17
Total units
96
Flat model
Model A · Improved
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$787k
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 88 years
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What are resale prices at Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$787k (S$779 psf), from 53 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room38S$716,888recent93 sqmS$716 psf
5-Room15S$702,000recent113 sqmS$577 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 Jul 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.0% (from 6 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,300/mo

6 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

5.0%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$39,600

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
5-Room6S$3,300/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7?

Key Takeaway

Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 has 53 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$978,888 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jul 20265-Room07 TO 09113 sqmS$978,888
Jan 20264-Room04 TO 0693 sqmS$787,000
Dec 20254-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$796,000
Oct 20255-Room16 TO 18113 sqmS$980,000
Aug 20254-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$790,000
Jul 20254-Room07 TO 0993 sqmS$780,000
Dec 20244-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$825,000
Jun 20244-Room07 TO 0993 sqmS$716,888
Mar 20244-Room01 TO 0393 sqmS$660,000
Oct 20234-Room01 TO 0393 sqmS$630,000
Sept 20235-Room10 TO 12113 sqmS$875,880
Jul 20234-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$720,000
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What flat types are in Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7?

Key Takeaway

Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 645-Room: 32
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Where is Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7?

Key Takeaway

Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 is an HDB block in Tampines.

Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ctrl 7. The block is recorded as completed around 2014, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 96 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 523C Tampines Ctrl 7, Singapore 523523. 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 E, approximately 615m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub for food options, Sun Plaza Pk for greenery and recreation, Tampines North Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines Central Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Angsana Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority414 m
  • Poi Ching SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority473 m
  • Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km891 m
  • Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tampines 1 · 931 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 701 mHawker centre: Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub · 770 mPark: Sun Plaza Pk · 529 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 (~S$787k) needs about S$6,274/mo in income and S$2,955/mo in repayments, after S$18,210 stamp duty and a S$197k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$787k) — 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$18,210

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$197k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,955/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,274/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 sales at Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7

How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 cost?

4-Room flats at Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 have recently resold for a median of about S$787k (S$779 psf), from 53 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$717k; 5-Room ≈ S$702k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 has about 88 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2014). 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 523C Tampines Ctrl 7?

Gross rental yield at Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 is about 5.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$787k. 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 523C Tampines Ctrl 7?

For a flat at about S$787k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,274/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,955/mo after a S$197k 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 523C Tampines Ctrl 7?

Angsana Primary School, Poi Ching School are within 1 km of Block 523C Tampines Ctrl 7 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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