Block 491C Tampines St 45
491C Tampines St 45, Singapore 522491
Block 491C Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 84 dwelling units. Across 101 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$690k (S$523 psf, 123 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 491C Tampines St 45?
Block 491C Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 84 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1992
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 84
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$690k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 491C Tampines St 45?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$690k (S$523 psf), from 101 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 23 | S$345,000recent | 103 sqm | S$311 psf |
| 5-Room | 78 | S$690,000recent | 123 sqm | S$517 psf |
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“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 491C Tampines St 45 get?
Flats at Block 491C Tampines St 45 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.2% (from 4 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
4 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 4 | S$2,400/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 Nov 2023. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 491C Tampines St 45?
Block 491C Tampines St 45 has 101 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$753,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 133 sqm | S$753,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 103 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$708,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$692,500 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 127 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$698,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$690,000 |
What flat types are in Block 491C Tampines St 45?
Block 491C Tampines St 45 has 84 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 491C Tampines St 45?
Block 491C Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 491C Tampines St 45 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 45. The block is recorded as completed around 1992, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 84 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 491C Tampines St 45, Singapore 522491. 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 658m away, around 10 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 491C Tampines St 45 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 491C Tampines St 45 is Tampines MRT, about 658 m away (~10 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT658 m · ~10 min
- Tampines East MRT658 m · ~10 min
- Pasir Ris MRT841 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km217 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km548 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km554 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority711 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority771 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority841 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km872 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km874 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 491C Tampines St 45?
Buying a flat at Block 491C Tampines St 45 (~S$690k) needs about S$5,500/mo in income and S$2,591/mo in repayments, after S$15,300 stamp duty and a S$173k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$690k) — 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$15,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$173k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,591/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,500/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 491C Tampines St 45
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 491C Tampines St 45 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 491C Tampines St 45 have recently resold for a median of about S$690k (S$523 psf), from 101 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 491C Tampines St 45 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$345k; 5-Room ≈ S$690k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 491C Tampines St 45 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 491C Tampines St 45 has about 66 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 491C Tampines St 45?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 491C Tampines St 45 is about 4.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$690k. 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 491C Tampines St 45?⌄
For a flat at about S$690k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,500/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,591/mo after a S$173k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 491C Tampines St 45?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 491C Tampines St 45 is Tampines MRT, about 658 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 491C Tampines St 45?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, White Sands Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 491C Tampines St 45 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.