Block 485B Tampines Ave 9
485B Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 521485
Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 110 dwelling units. Across 143 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$532 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 485B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 110
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$600k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 485B Tampines Ave 9?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$532 psf), from 143 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 75 | S$553,000recent | 104 sqm | S$494 psf |
| 5-Room | 68 | S$520,000recent | 121 sqm | S$399 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 Aug 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,450/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.9% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,450/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$29,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 12 | S$2,450/mo |
| 4-Room | 4 | S$2,000/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 485B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 has 143 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$648,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$648,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$761,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$550,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$553,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$600,000 |
What flat types are in Block 485B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 has 110 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 485B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 9. The block is recorded as completed around 1988, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 110 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 485B Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 521485. 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 East MRT, approximately 453m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Tampines Eco Green Pk for greenery and recreation, and Tampines East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 453 m away (~7 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT453 m · ~7 min
- Tampines East MRT453 m · ~7 min
- Pasir Ris MRT931 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km93 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km287 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km598 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km617 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km752 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority807 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority860 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority864 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 485B Tampines Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 (~S$600k) needs about S$4,783/mo in income and S$2,253/mo in repayments, after S$12,600 stamp duty and a S$150k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$600k) — 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$12,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$150k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,253/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,783/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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Eyeing Block 485B Tampines Ave 9? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 485B Tampines Ave 9
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$600k (S$532 psf), from 143 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$553k; 5-Room ≈ S$520k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 has about 63 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 485B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 is about 4.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,450/mo against a resale price of about S$600k. 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 485B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$600k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,783/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,253/mo after a S$150k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 485B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 453 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 485B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
White Sands Primary School, Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, East Spring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 485B Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.