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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$505k (122 sqm), from 63 resales on record. 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
- 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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 491B Tampines Ave 9
What is the resale price at Block 491B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold around S$505k (122 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$307k; 5-Room ≈ S$505k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 491B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 has approximately 67 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 491B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 has 62 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 491B Tampines Ave 9 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 491B 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 (≈67 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
