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. Across 115 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$615k (S$499 psf, 121 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$615k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 488A Tampines Ave 9?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$615k (S$499 psf), from 115 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 | 59 | S$507,000recent | 121 sqm | S$389 psf |
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“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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.8% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 8 | S$3,600/mo |
| 4-Room | 6 | 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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 488A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 has 115 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$730,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$730,000 |
| 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 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$730,888 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$620,000 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in Block 488A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 has 88 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 488A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 9. The block is recorded as completed around 1989, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 88 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 488A Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520488. 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 486m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Tampines Eco Green Pk for greenery and recreation, and Tampines East Community Club for community facilities.
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$615k) needs about S$4,903/mo in income and S$2,309/mo in repayments, after S$13,050 stamp duty and a S$154k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$615k) — 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$13,050
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$154k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,309/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,903/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 488A Tampines Ave 9 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 488A Tampines Ave 9
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$615k (S$499 psf), from 115 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$430k; 5-Room ≈ S$507k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 has about 62 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 488A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 488A Tampines Ave 9 is about 6.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$615k. 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 488A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$615k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,903/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,309/mo after a S$154k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.