Block 486C Tampines Ave 9
486C Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 522486
Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 77 dwelling units. Across 81 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$565k (S$456 psf, 108 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 486C Tampines Ave 9?
Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 77 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1993
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 77
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$565k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 486C Tampines Ave 9?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$565k (S$456 psf), from 81 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 59 | S$460,000recent | 108 sqm | S$399 psf |
| 5-Room | 22 | S$513,888recent | 127 sqm | S$376 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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 11 | S$2,250/mo |
| 5-Room | 16 | S$2,700/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 486C Tampines Ave 9?
Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 has 81 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$611,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 108 sqm | S$611,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 127 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$642,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 128 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$526,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 109 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 127 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 108 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 127 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$405,000 |
What flat types are in Block 486C Tampines Ave 9?
Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 has 77 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 486C Tampines Ave 9?
Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 486C 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 77 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 486C Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 522486. 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 420m away, around 7 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.
How far is Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 420 m away (~7 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT420 m · ~7 min
- Tampines East MRT420 m · ~7 min
- Pasir Ris MRT988 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km215 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km233 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km473 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km492 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority842 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority846 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km859 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority928 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 486C Tampines Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 (~S$565k) needs about S$4,504/mo in income and S$2,121/mo in repayments, after S$11,550 stamp duty and a S$141k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$565k) — 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$11,550
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$141k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,121/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,504/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 486C Tampines Ave 9 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 486C Tampines Ave 9
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$565k (S$456 psf), from 81 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$460k; 5-Room ≈ S$514k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 486C 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 486C Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 is about 5.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$565k. 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 486C Tampines Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$565k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,504/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,121/mo after a S$141k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 486C Tampines Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 420 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 486C Tampines Ave 9?⌄
East Spring Primary School, White Sands Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, Tampines North Primary School are within 1 km of Block 486C Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.