Block 740 Tampines St 72
740 Tampines St 72, Singapore 520740
Block 740 Tampines St 72 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1996, with 52 dwelling units. Executive flats have recently resold around S$620k (141 sqm), from 47 resales on record. The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 740 Tampines St 72?
Block 740 Tampines St 72 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1996, with 52 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 52
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$620k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 740 Tampines St 72?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$620k (S$409 psf), from 47 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 47 | S$620,000recent | 141 sqm | S$409 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 740 Tampines St 72?
Block 740 Tampines St 72 has 47 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$845,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 140 sqm | S$845,000 |
| Jan 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 141 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Oct 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 141 sqm | S$835,000 |
| Dec 2023 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 141 sqm | S$876,888 |
| Jul 2023 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 141 sqm | S$845,000 |
| Oct 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 141 sqm | S$572,000 |
| Mar 2020 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 141 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Jan 2020 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 141 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Dec 2019 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 141 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Aug 2018 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 141 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Sept 2017 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 141 sqm | S$615,000 |
| May 2017 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 141 sqm | S$625,000 |
What flat types are in Block 740 Tampines St 72?
Block 740 Tampines St 72 has 52 units, mostly Executive flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 740 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 priority331 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km651 m
- Angsana Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority828 m
- Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 740 Tampines St 72?
Buying a flat at Block 740 Tampines St 72 (~S$620k) needs about S$4,942/mo in income and S$2,328/mo in repayments, after S$13,200 stamp duty and a S$155k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$620k) — 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$13,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$155k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,328/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,942/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 740 Tampines St 72
What is the resale price at Block 740 Tampines St 72?⌄
Executive flats at Block 740 Tampines St 72 have recently resold around S$620k (141 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 740 Tampines St 72?⌄
Block 740 Tampines St 72 has approximately 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 740 Tampines St 72?⌄
Block 740 Tampines St 72 has 52 dwelling units across up to 14 storeys, mostly executive flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 740 Tampines St 72?⌄
Poi Ching School, Angsana Primary School are within 1 km of Block 740 Tampines St 72 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 740 Tampines St 72 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 740 Tampines St 72 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈71 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
