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Block 487A Tampines Ave 9

487A Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520487

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Dec 2024 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 70 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$410k (105 sqm), from 70 resales on record. The lease has approximately 64 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 487A Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

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
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$410k
Last transacted
Dec 2024
Remaining lease
≈ 64 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 487A Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$410k (S$359 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room70S$410,000recent105 sqmS$359 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 Dec 2024.

3

What has recently sold at Block 487A Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 has 70 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$615,000 in Dec 2024 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Dec 20244-Room04 TO 06105 sqmS$615,000
Oct 20234-Room04 TO 06115 sqmS$515,000
May 20214-Room01 TO 03105 sqmS$430,000
Dec 20204-Room01 TO 03105 sqmS$380,000
Jul 20204-Room10 TO 12109 sqmS$458,000
Apr 20194-Room04 TO 06105 sqmS$400,000
Nov 20174-Room01 TO 03105 sqmS$390,000
Sept 20174-Room04 TO 06105 sqmS$410,000
May 20174-Room07 TO 09106 sqmS$410,000
Jul 20164-Room01 TO 03106 sqmS$396,000
Jun 20164-Room01 TO 03105 sqmS$410,000
Sept 20154-Room01 TO 03105 sqmS$380,000
4

What flat types are in Block 487A Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 has 70 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

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

4-Room: 70
5

How far is Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Tampines 1 · 1.5 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 528 mPark: Loyang View Pg · 952 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 487A Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

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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Frequently asked questions about Block 487A Tampines Ave 9

What is the resale price at Block 487A Tampines Ave 9?

4-Room flats at Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold around S$410k (105 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 487A Tampines Ave 9?

Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 has approximately 64 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 487A Tampines Ave 9?

Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 has 70 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

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.

Is Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 487A Tampines Ave 9 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈64 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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