Block 491B Tampines Ave 9
491B Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 521491
Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 62 dwelling units. Across 63 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$505k (S$385 psf, 122 sqm). The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 491B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 62 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1992
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 62
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$505k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 67 years
What are resale prices at Block 491B Tampines Ave 9?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$505k (S$385 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 22 | S$307,000recent | 103 sqm | S$277 psf |
| 5-Room | 41 | S$505,000recent | 123 sqm | S$385 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 Nov 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,150/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.5% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,150/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 13 | S$3,150/mo |
| 5-Room | 8 | S$3,100/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 491B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 has 63 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$745,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 sqm | S$745,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$676,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$655,888 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$398,000 |
| Oct 2017 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Jun 2017 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Apr 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$419,000 |
| Jan 2017 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Jun 2016 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$477,000 |
What flat types are in Block 491B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 has 62 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 491B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 9. The block is recorded as completed around 1992, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 62 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 491B Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 521491. 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 678m 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 491B Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines East MRT, about 678 m away (~11 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT678 m · ~11 min
- Tampines MRT678 m · ~11 min
- Pasir Ris MRT891 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 km289 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km569 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km598 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority639 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority794 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km801 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority833 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km913 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 491B Tampines Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 (~S$505k) needs about S$4,026/mo in income and S$1,896/mo in repayments, after S$9,750 stamp duty and a S$126k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$505k) — 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$9,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$126k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,896/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,026/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 491B Tampines Ave 9
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$505k (S$385 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$307k; 5-Room ≈ S$505k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 has about 67 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1992). 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 491B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 is about 7.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,150/mo against a resale price of about S$505k. 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 491B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$505k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,026/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,896/mo after a S$126k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 491B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines East MRT, about 678 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 491B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, White Sands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.