Block 488A Tampines Ave 9
488A Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520488
Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 88 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (104 sqm), from 114 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 488A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1989, with 88 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 88
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$600k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 488A Tampines Ave 9?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$472 psf), from 114 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 56 | S$430,000recent | 104 sqm | S$384 psf |
| 5-Room | 58 | S$505,000recent | 121 sqm | S$388 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 488A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 has 114 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$740,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$730,888 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$650,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$482,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$468,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$428,888 |
| Nov 2020 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$388,888 |
What flat types are in Block 488A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 has 88 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 487 m away (~8 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT487 m · ~8 min
- Tampines East MRT487 m · ~8 min
- Pasir Ris MRT900 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 km50 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km328 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km641 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km653 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km711 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority782 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority847 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority869 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 488A Tampines Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 (~S$600k) needs about S$4,783/mo in income and S$2,253/mo in repayments, after S$12,600 stamp duty and a S$150k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$600k) — 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$12,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$150k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,253/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,783/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 488A Tampines Ave 9
What is the resale price at Block 488A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold around S$600k (104 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$430k; 5-Room ≈ S$505k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 488A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 has approximately 62 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 488A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 has 88 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 488A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 487 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 488A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
White Sands Primary School, Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 488A 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 (≈62 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
