Blk 481 Sembawang Dr is an HDB block in Sembawang (completed in 1998, 15 storeys, 115 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $538,000, about 13% below the Sembawang median, from 1 sales. 99 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Sembawang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1998 |
| Lease from | 2000 |
| Storeys | 15 |
| Dwelling units | 115 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×51 · 5-room ×64 |
| Recorded resales | 99 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $538,000 | $4,891/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,650/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~8.1% (Sembawang average: ~6.2%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 100% of Sembawang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $491,149–$549,420 (central estimate $520,284). Recent sales — median $525,705 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | $215,000 | $330,039 | 13 |
| 2005 | $262,500 | $401,057 | 12 |
| 2006 | $212,500 | $321,559 | 4 |
| 2007 | $278,000 | $411,982 | 4 |
| 2008 | $280,000 | $389,125 | 3 |
| 2009 | $329,000 | $454,549 | 2 |
| 2010 | $354,000 | $475,634 | 12 |
| 2011 | $398,000 | $508,070 | 5 |
| 2012 | $426,000 | $519,993 | 6 |
| 2013 | $410,000 | $488,906 | 1 |
| 2014 | $360,000 | $424,890 | 3 |
| 2015 | $361,500 | $428,902 | 4 |
| 2016 | $385,000 | $459,214 | 3 |
| 2017 | $375,000 | $444,721 | 3 |
| 2018 | $346,000 | $408,538 | 4 |
| 2019 | $363,000 | $426,192 | 5 |
| 2020 | $327,000 | $384,587 | 3 |
| 2021 | $400,000 | $459,794 | 5 |
| 2022 | $450,000 | $487,386 | 3 |
| 2024 | $529,500 | $534,281 | 4 |
| Record sale | $540,000 (5-Room, 2024-02) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $215,000 (2004-03) |
| Busiest year | 2004 · 13 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +26% (+2.3%/yr, 2014→2024) |
| Total transacted | $33.1M across 99 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 | $538,000 |
| 2024-03 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 | $521,000 |
| 2024-02 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 | $460,000 |
| 2024-02 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 | $540,000 |
| 2022-04 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 | $450,000 |
| 2022-01 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 | $418,000 |
| 2022-01 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 | $468,000 |
| 2021-12 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 | $400,000 |
| 2021-11 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 | $453,000 |
| 2021-09 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 | $460,000 |
| 2021-05 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 | $380,000 |
| 2021-01 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 | $390,000 |
| 2020-12 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 | $350,000 |
| 2020-04 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 | $306,000 |
| 2020-03 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 | $327,000 |
| 2019-12 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 | $367,500 |
| 2019-10 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 | $303,000 |
| 2019-10 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 | $342,000 |
| 2019-09 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 | $374,000 |
| 2019-07 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 | $363,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 472 | $774,000 | $5,954/m² |
| 2. Blk 408 | $751,000 | $5,777/m² |
| 3. Blk 415 | $710,000 | $5,462/m² |
| 4. Blk 471 | $695,000 | $5,346/m² |
| 5. Blk 312 | $655,900 | $5,543/m² |
| 6. Blk 313 | $635,000 | $5,446/m² |
| 7. Blk 411 | $617,500 | $5,640/m² |
| 8. Blk 413 | $615,000 | $5,591/m² |
| 9. Blk 412 | $605,000 | $5,591/m² |
| 10. Blk 409 | $597,500 | $5,432/m² |
| 11. Blk 466B | $585,000 | $5,527/m² |
| 12. Blk 414 | $580,000 | $5,591/m² |
| 13. Blk 463C | $580,000 | $6,304/m² |
| 14. Blk 476 | $577,500 | $5,613/m² |
| 15. Blk 470 | $575,000 | $5,332/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 31 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $538,000 (1 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $491,149–$549,420 (central estimate $520,284). Recent sales — median $525,705 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,650/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1998 and its 99-year lease runs from 2000.