Block 486A Tampines Ave 9
486A Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520486
Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 88 dwelling units. Across 108 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$658k (S$481 psf, 127 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 486A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 88 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1993
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 88
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$658k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 486A Tampines Ave 9?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$658k (S$481 psf), from 108 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 108 | S$658,000recent | 127 sqm | S$481 psf |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block and 2 for rent — search all listings.
“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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.6% (from 9 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,000/mo
9 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$24,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 9 | 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 Dec 2024. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 486A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 has 108 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$735,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 127 sqm | S$735,000 |
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 128 sqm | S$738,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 127 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 127 sqm | S$680,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 127 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 128 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 127 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 128 sqm | S$622,888 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$485,000 |
What flat types are in Block 486A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 has 88 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 486A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 9. The block is recorded as completed around 1993, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 88 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 486A Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520486. 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 504m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Loyang View Pg for greenery and recreation, and Tampines East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 504 m away (~8 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT504 m · ~8 min
- Tampines East MRT504 m · ~8 min
- Pasir Ris MRT890 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km166 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km308 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km532 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km593 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority753 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km760 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority919 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority965 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 486A Tampines Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 (~S$658k) needs about S$5,245/mo in income and S$2,471/mo in repayments, after S$14,340 stamp duty and a S$165k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$658k) — 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$14,340
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$165k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,471/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,245/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 486A 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 486A Tampines Ave 9 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 486A Tampines Ave 9
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$658k (S$481 psf), from 108 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 has about 66 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1993). 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 486A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 is about 3.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,000/mo against a resale price of about S$658k. 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 486A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$658k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,245/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,471/mo after a S$165k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 486A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 504 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 486A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
White Sands Primary School, East Spring Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, Tampines North Primary School are within 1 km of Block 486A Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.