Block 491A Tampines Ave 9
491A Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520491
Block 491A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 48 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$575k (125 sqm), from 65 resales on record. The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 491A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 491A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 48 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1992
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 48
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$575k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 491A Tampines Ave 9?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$575k (S$424 psf), from 65 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 65 | S$575,000recent | 125 sqm | S$424 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 491A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 491A Tampines Ave 9 has 65 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$785,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 sqm | S$785,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 126 sqm | S$632,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 125 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$517,000 |
| May 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 128 sqm | S$522,000 |
What flat types are in Block 491A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 491A Tampines Ave 9 has 48 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 491A Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 491A Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines East MRT, about 715 m away (~11 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT715 m · ~11 min
- Tampines MRT715 m · ~11 min
- Pasir Ris MRT908 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 km344 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km569 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority608 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km646 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km746 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority788 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority860 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km958 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 491A Tampines Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 491A Tampines Ave 9 (~S$575k) needs about S$4,584/mo in income and S$2,159/mo in repayments, after S$11,850 stamp duty and a S$144k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$575k) — 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$11,850
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$144k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,159/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,584/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 491A Tampines Ave 9
What is the resale price at Block 491A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 491A Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold around S$575k (125 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 491A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Block 491A Tampines Ave 9 has approximately 66 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1992). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 491A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Block 491A Tampines Ave 9 has 48 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 491A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 491A Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines East MRT, about 715 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 491A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, White Sands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 491A Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 491A Tampines Ave 9 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 491A Tampines Ave 9 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈66 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
