Block 720 Tampines St 72
720 Tampines St 72, Singapore 520720
Block 720 Tampines St 72 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1996, with 86 dwelling units. Across 111 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$689k (S$570 psf, 119 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 720 Tampines St 72?
Block 720 Tampines St 72 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1996, with 86 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 86
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$689k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 720 Tampines St 72?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$689k (S$570 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 37 | S$471,888recent | 99 sqm | S$443 psf |
| 5-Room | 74 | S$648,000recent | 120 sqm | S$502 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$825k) and 1 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 720 Tampines St 72 get?
Flats at Block 720 Tampines St 72 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.2% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 20 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$2,500/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 720 Tampines St 72?
Block 720 Tampines St 72 has 111 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$677,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 99 sqm | S$677,000 |
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 99 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 119 sqm | S$689,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 99 sqm | S$558,888 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$648,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 119 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 99 sqm | S$508,000 |
What flat types are in Block 720 Tampines St 72?
Block 720 Tampines St 72 has 86 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 720 Tampines St 72?
Block 720 Tampines St 72 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 720 Tampines St 72 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 72. The block is recorded as completed around 1996, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 86 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 720 Tampines St 72, Singapore 520720. 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 831m away, around 13 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.
How far is Block 720 Tampines St 72 from MRT and schools?
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.
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority214 m
- Angsana Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority567 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km687 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 720 Tampines St 72?
Buying a flat at Block 720 Tampines St 72 (~S$689k) needs about S$5,492/mo in income and S$2,587/mo in repayments, after S$15,270 stamp duty and a S$172k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$689k) — 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$15,270
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$172k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,587/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,492/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 720 Tampines St 72
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 720 Tampines St 72 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 720 Tampines St 72 have recently resold for a median of about S$689k (S$570 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 720 Tampines St 72 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$472k; 5-Room ≈ S$648k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 720 Tampines St 72 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 720 Tampines St 72 has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). 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 720 Tampines St 72?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 720 Tampines St 72 is about 5.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$689k. 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 720 Tampines St 72?⌄
For a flat at about S$689k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,492/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,587/mo after a S$172k 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 720 Tampines St 72?⌄
Poi Ching School, Angsana Primary School are within 1 km of Block 720 Tampines St 72 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.