Block 940 Tampines Ave 5
940 Tampines Ave 5, Singapore 520940
Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 88 dwelling units. Across 113 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$925k (S$589 psf, 146 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 940 Tampines Ave 5?
Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 88 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 9
- Total units
- 88
- Flat model
- Maisonette · Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$925k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 940 Tampines Ave 5?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$925k (S$589 psf), from 113 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 113 | S$925,000recent | 146 sqm | S$589 psf |
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“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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 get?
Flats at Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.9% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 14 | S$3,000/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 940 Tampines Ave 5?
Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 has 113 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,065,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$1,065,000 |
| Dec 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 145 sqm | S$990,000 |
| Dec 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$1,100,000 |
| Sept 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$960,288 |
| Jun 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Oct 2023 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 142 sqm | S$925,000 |
| Sept 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$918,000 |
| Jun 2023 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Sept 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$925,000 |
| Aug 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$860,000 |
| Jul 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 142 sqm | S$835,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$856,888 |
What flat types are in Block 940 Tampines Ave 5?
Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 has 88 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette / Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 940 Tampines Ave 5?
Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 1988, with up to 9 storeys. It has an estimated 88 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 940 Tampines Ave 5, Singapore 520940. 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 West MRT, approximately 525m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Century Square for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub for food options, and Tampines Central Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 is Tampines West MRT, about 525 m away (~8 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT525 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority284 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority295 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km316 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km429 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority491 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km973 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 940 Tampines Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 (~S$925k) needs about S$7,374/mo in income and S$3,473/mo in repayments, after S$22,350 stamp duty and a S$231k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$925k) — 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$22,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$231k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,473/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,374/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 940 Tampines Ave 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 940 Tampines Ave 5
How much does a Executive flat at Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$925k (S$589 psf), from 113 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). 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 940 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 is about 3.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$925k. 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 940 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$925k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,374/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,473/mo after a S$231k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 940 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 is Tampines West MRT, about 525 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 940 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
Junyuan Primary School, Tampines Primary School, St. Hilda's Primary School are within 1 km of Block 940 Tampines Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.