Block 490B Tampines St 45
490B Tampines St 45, Singapore 521490
Block 490B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1993, with 66 dwelling units. Across 59 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$627k (S$456 psf, 126 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 490B Tampines St 45?
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
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$627k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 490B Tampines St 45?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$627k (S$456 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 59 | S$627,000recent | 126 sqm | S$456 psf |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block — search all listings.
“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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 490B Tampines St 45 get?
Flats at Block 490B Tampines St 45 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 11 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
11 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 11 | 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 Aug 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 490B Tampines St 45?
Block 490B Tampines St 45 has 59 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$768,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$768,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 128 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 126 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 130 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 130 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 126 sqm | S$627,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 130 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 128 sqm | S$622,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 128 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$560,000 |
What flat types are in Block 490B Tampines St 45?
Block 490B Tampines St 45 has 66 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 490B Tampines St 45?
Block 490B Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 490B 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 66 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 490B Tampines St 45, Singapore 521490. 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 706m 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 490B Tampines St 45 from MRT and schools?
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
- Tampines East MRT706 m · ~11 min
- Tampines MRT706 m · ~11 min
- Pasir Ris MRT729 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 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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 490B Tampines St 45?
Buying a flat at Block 490B Tampines St 45 (~S$627k) needs about S$4,998/mo in income and S$2,354/mo in repayments, after S$13,410 stamp duty and a S$157k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$627k) — 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$13,410
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$157k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,354/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,998/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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Eyeing Block 490B Tampines St 45? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 490B Tampines St 45 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 490B Tampines St 45
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 490B Tampines St 45 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 490B Tampines St 45 have recently resold for a median of about S$627k (S$456 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 490B Tampines St 45 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 490B Tampines St 45 has about 66 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 490B Tampines St 45?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 490B Tampines St 45 is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$627k. 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 490B Tampines St 45?⌄
For a flat at about S$627k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,998/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,354/mo after a S$157k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.