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Block 490B Tampines St 45

490B Tampines St 45, Singapore 521490

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

Block 490B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 66 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$620k (126 sqm), from 57 resales on record. The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 490B Tampines St 45?

Key Takeaway

Block 490B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 66 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1993
Storeys
12
Total units
66
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$620k
Last transacted
Oct 2024
Remaining lease
≈ 68 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 490B Tampines St 45?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$620k (S$443 psf), from 57 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
5-Room57S$620,000recent126 sqmS$443 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 2024.

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What has recently sold at Block 490B Tampines St 45?

Key Takeaway

Block 490B Tampines St 45 has 57 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$680,000 in Oct 2024 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Oct 20245-Room01 TO 03126 sqmS$680,000
Mar 20245-Room07 TO 09126 sqmS$700,000
Nov 20235-Room01 TO 03130 sqmS$658,000
Apr 20235-Room04 TO 06130 sqmS$638,000
Mar 20235-Room01 TO 03126 sqmS$627,000
Nov 20225-Room01 TO 03130 sqmS$620,000
Dec 20215-Room10 TO 12128 sqmS$622,000
Jul 20215-Room07 TO 09126 sqmS$575,000
Feb 20215-Room04 TO 06128 sqmS$510,000
Aug 20205-Room04 TO 06126 sqmS$560,000
Aug 20195-Room07 TO 09130 sqmS$522,000
Jun 20195-Room07 TO 09126 sqmS$510,000
4

What flat types are in Block 490B Tampines St 45?

Key Takeaway

Block 490B Tampines St 45 has 66 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

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

5-Room: 66
5

How far is Block 490B Tampines St 45 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 490B Tampines St 45 is Tampines East MRT, about 706 m away (~11 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 3 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 km193 m
  • Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km478 m
  • Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km567 m
  • White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority647 m
  • Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority841 m
  • East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km854 m
  • Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km882 m
  • Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km955 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: White Sands · 1.3 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 397 mPark: Tampines Eco Green Pk · 865 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 490B Tampines St 45?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 490B Tampines St 45 (~S$620k) needs about S$4,942/mo in income and S$2,328/mo in repayments, after S$13,200 stamp duty and a S$155k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$620k) — 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$13,200

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$155k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,328/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,942/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 490B Tampines St 45

What is the resale price at Block 490B Tampines St 45?

5-Room flats at Block 490B Tampines St 45 have recently resold around S$620k (126 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 490B Tampines St 45?

Block 490B Tampines St 45 has approximately 68 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1993). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 490B Tampines St 45?

Block 490B Tampines St 45 has 66 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 490B Tampines St 45?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 490B Tampines St 45 is Tampines East MRT, about 706 m away (~11 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 490B Tampines St 45?

White Sands Primary School, Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 490B Tampines St 45 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 490B Tampines St 45 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 490B Tampines St 45 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈68 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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