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Block 486B Tampines Ave 9

486B Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 521486

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jul 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 99 dwelling units. Across 108 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$481 psf, 107 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 486B Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 99 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1993
Storeys
12
Total units
99
Flat model
Model A · Improved
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$610k
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 66 years
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What are resale prices at Block 486B Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$481 psf), from 108 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room51S$441,000recent107 sqmS$383 psf
5-Room57S$558,000recent124 sqmS$411 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.

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What rent and yield does Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,300/mo

24 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

6.5%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$39,600

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room8S$3,300/mo
5-Room16S$2,500/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 486B Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 has 108 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$730,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jul 20265-Room07 TO 09124 sqmS$730,000
Sept 20254-Room01 TO 03107 sqmS$610,000
Jul 20254-Room01 TO 03107 sqmS$628,000
Apr 20254-Room07 TO 09107 sqmS$668,000
Dec 20235-Room04 TO 06124 sqmS$695,000
Sept 20235-Room04 TO 06141 sqmS$750,000
Dec 20224-Room01 TO 03107 sqmS$505,000
Nov 20225-Room01 TO 03141 sqmS$730,000
Dec 20215-Room01 TO 03124 sqmS$568,000
Dec 20215-Room04 TO 06124 sqmS$548,000
May 20214-Room01 TO 03107 sqmS$440,000
Oct 20184-Room07 TO 09107 sqmS$433,000
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What flat types are in Block 486B Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 has 99 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 555-Room: 44
6

Where is Block 486B Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines.

Block 486B 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 99 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 486B Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 521486. 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 411m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, and Tampines East Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines East MRT, about 411 m away (~6 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km175 m
  • Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km223 m
  • Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km525 m
  • East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km540 m
  • Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km822 m
  • White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority843 m
  • Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority881 m
  • East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority905 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tampines 1 · 1.4 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 427 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 486B Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 (~S$610k) needs about S$4,863/mo in income and S$2,290/mo in repayments, after S$12,900 stamp duty and a S$153k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$610k) — 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$12,900

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$153k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,290/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,863/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 sales at Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 486B Tampines Ave 9

How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 cost?

5-Room flats at Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$610k (S$481 psf), from 108 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$441k; 5-Room ≈ S$558k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 486B 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 486B Tampines Ave 9?

Gross rental yield at Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$610k. 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 486B Tampines Ave 9?

For a flat at about S$610k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,863/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,290/mo after a S$153k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 486B Tampines Ave 9?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines East MRT, about 411 m away (~6 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 486B Tampines Ave 9?

White Sands Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, East Spring Primary School, Tampines North Primary School are within 1 km of Block 486B Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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