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. Across 47 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$620k (S$409 psf, 141 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Apartment
- 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 rent and yield does Block 740 Tampines St 72 get?
Flats at Block 740 Tampines St 72 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.8% (from 10 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
10 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 10 | S$3,500/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 Sept 2024. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 740 Tampines St 72?
Block 740 Tampines St 72 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 740 Tampines St 72 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 72. The block is recorded as completed around 1996, with up to 14 storeys. It has an estimated 52 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 740 Tampines St 72, Singapore 520740. 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.
Nearby amenities include Century Square for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, and Tampines North Polyclinic for polyclinic services.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 740 Tampines St 72 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 740 Tampines St 72
How much does a Executive flat at Block 740 Tampines St 72 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 740 Tampines St 72 have recently resold for a median of about S$620k (S$409 psf), from 47 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 740 Tampines St 72 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 740 Tampines St 72 has about 71 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 740 Tampines St 72?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 740 Tampines St 72 is about 6.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$620k. 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 740 Tampines St 72?⌄
For a flat at about S$620k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,942/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,328/mo after a S$155k 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 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.