Block 489B Tampines St 45
489B Tampines St 45, Singapore 521489
Block 489B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 99 dwelling units. Across 119 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$590k (S$490 psf, 107 sqm). The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 489B Tampines St 45?
Block 489B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 99 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1993
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 99
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$590k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 67 years
What are resale prices at Block 489B Tampines St 45?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$590k (S$490 psf), from 119 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 70 | S$525,000recent | 107 sqm | S$456 psf |
| 5-Room | 49 | S$515,000recent | 127 sqm | S$377 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 Oct 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 489B Tampines St 45 get?
Flats at Block 489B Tampines St 45 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,400/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 8 | S$3,800/mo |
| 4-Room | 4 | S$2,400/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 489B Tampines St 45?
Block 489B Tampines St 45 has 119 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$655,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 107 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 140 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 127 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 111 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 107 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$545,000 |
What flat types are in Block 489B Tampines St 45?
Block 489B Tampines St 45 has 99 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 489B Tampines St 45?
Block 489B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 489B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 45. The block is recorded as completed around 1993, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 99 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 489B Tampines St 45, Singapore 521489. 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 652m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include White Sands for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Loyang View Pg for greenery and recreation, and Pasir Ris East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 489B Tampines St 45 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 489B Tampines St 45 is Tampines East MRT, about 652 m away (~10 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT652 m · ~10 min
- Tampines MRT652 m · ~10 min
- Pasir Ris MRT731 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km158 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km472 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km588 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority607 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km668 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km766 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority977 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 489B Tampines St 45?
Buying a flat at Block 489B Tampines St 45 (~S$590k) needs about S$4,703/mo in income and S$2,215/mo in repayments, after S$12,300 stamp duty and a S$148k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$590k) — 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$12,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$148k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,215/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,703/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 489B Tampines St 45
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 489B Tampines St 45 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 489B Tampines St 45 have recently resold for a median of about S$590k (S$490 psf), from 119 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 489B Tampines St 45 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$525k; 5-Room ≈ S$515k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 489B Tampines St 45 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 489B Tampines St 45 has about 67 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 489B Tampines St 45?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 489B Tampines St 45 is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,400/mo against a resale price of about S$590k. 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 489B Tampines St 45?⌄
For a flat at about S$590k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,703/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,215/mo after a S$148k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 489B Tampines St 45?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 489B Tampines St 45 is Tampines East MRT, about 652 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 489B Tampines St 45?⌄
White Sands Primary School, Tampines North Primary School are within 1 km of Block 489B Tampines St 45 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.