Block 490A Tampines St 45
490A Tampines St 45, Singapore 520490
Block 490A Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 77 dwelling units. Across 88 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (S$451 psf, 127 sqm). The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 490A Tampines St 45?
Block 490A Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 77 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1993
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 77
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$570k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 67 years
What are resale prices at Block 490A Tampines St 45?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (S$451 psf), from 88 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 61 | S$442,000recent | 107 sqm | S$384 psf |
| 5-Room | 27 | S$522,500recent | 127 sqm | S$382 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 Sept 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 490A Tampines St 45 get?
Flats at Block 490A Tampines St 45 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 10 | S$3,200/mo |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$3,200/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 490A Tampines St 45?
Block 490A Tampines St 45 has 88 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$660,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 107 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 127 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 107 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 128 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 128 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 128 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 127 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 127 sqm | S$510,000 |
What flat types are in Block 490A Tampines St 45?
Block 490A Tampines St 45 has 77 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 490A Tampines St 45?
Block 490A Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 490A 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 77 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 490A Tampines St 45, Singapore 520490. 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 690m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include White Sands for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Tampines Eco Green Pk for greenery and recreation, and Pasir Ris East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 490A Tampines St 45 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 490A Tampines St 45 is Tampines MRT, about 691 m away (~11 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT691 m · ~11 min
- Tampines East MRT691 m · ~11 min
- Pasir Ris MRT707 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 km164 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km508 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km531 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority606 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km775 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km839 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority911 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 490A Tampines St 45?
Buying a flat at Block 490A Tampines St 45 (~S$570k) needs about S$4,544/mo in income and S$2,140/mo in repayments, after S$11,700 stamp duty and a S$143k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$570k) — 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$11,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$143k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,140/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,544/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 490A Tampines St 45
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 490A Tampines St 45 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 490A Tampines St 45 have recently resold for a median of about S$570k (S$451 psf), from 88 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 490A Tampines St 45 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$442k; 5-Room ≈ S$523k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 490A Tampines St 45 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 490A 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 490A Tampines St 45?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 490A Tampines St 45 is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$570k. 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 490A Tampines St 45?⌄
For a flat at about S$570k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,544/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,140/mo after a S$143k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 490A Tampines St 45?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 490A Tampines St 45 is Tampines MRT, about 691 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 490A Tampines St 45?⌄
White Sands Primary School, Tampines North Primary School are within 1 km of Block 490A Tampines St 45 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.