Block 487A Tampines Ave 9
487A Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520487
Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 70 dwelling units. Across 70 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$410k (S$359 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 64 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 487A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 70 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 70
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$410k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 64 years
What are resale prices at Block 487A Tampines Ave 9?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$410k (S$359 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 70 | S$410,000recent | 105 sqm | S$359 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block — 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 Dec 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,300/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 Oct 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 487A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 has 70 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$615,000 in Dec 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$515,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 109 sqm | S$458,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Sept 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$410,000 |
| May 2017 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Jul 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$396,000 |
| Jun 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Sept 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$380,000 |
What flat types are in Block 487A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 has 70 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 487A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 9. The block is recorded as completed around 1989, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 70 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 487A Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520487. 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 514m 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 487A Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 514 m away (~8 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT514 m · ~8 min
- Tampines East MRT514 m · ~8 min
- Pasir Ris MRT896 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 km216 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km311 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km485 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km577 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority752 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km788 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority876 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 487A Tampines Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 (~S$410k) needs about S$3,268/mo in income and S$1,539/mo in repayments, after S$6,900 stamp duty and a S$103k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$410k) — 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$6,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$103k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,539/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,268/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 487A Tampines Ave 9 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 487A Tampines Ave 9
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$410k (S$359 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 has about 64 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). 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 487A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 is about 9.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$410k. 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 487A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$410k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,268/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,539/mo after a S$103k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 487A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 514 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 487A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
White Sands Primary School, East Spring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.