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Block 491E Tampines St 45

491E Tampines St 45, Singapore 524491

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Jan 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 491E Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 60 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$528k (122 sqm), from 65 resales on record. The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 491E Tampines St 45?

Key Takeaway

Block 491E Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 60 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1992
Storeys
13
Total units
60
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$528k
Last transacted
Jan 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 67 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 491E Tampines St 45?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$528k (S$390 psf), from 65 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room16S$297,000recent106 sqmS$260 psf
5-Room49S$528,000recent122 sqmS$390 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 Jan 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 491E Tampines St 45?

Key Takeaway

Block 491E Tampines St 45 has 65 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$770,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jan 20265-Room10 TO 12122 sqmS$770,000
Jan 20255-Room01 TO 03122 sqmS$715,000
Jan 20235-Room10 TO 12135 sqmS$730,000
Mar 20224-Room01 TO 03106 sqmS$460,000
Oct 20205-Room13 TO 15122 sqmS$528,000
Apr 20195-Room07 TO 09124 sqmS$510,000
Oct 20185-Room04 TO 06135 sqmS$540,000
Feb 20184-Room10 TO 12106 sqmS$432,000
Nov 20155-Room07 TO 09122 sqmS$510,000
Aug 20145-Room01 TO 03122 sqmS$450,000
Sept 20125-Room13 TO 15122 sqmS$570,000
May 20125-Room06 TO 10135 sqmS$566,000
4

What flat types are in Block 491E Tampines St 45?

Key Takeaway

Block 491E Tampines St 45 has 60 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 484-Room: 12
5

How far is Block 491E Tampines St 45 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 491E Tampines St 45 is Tampines East MRT, about 705 m away (~11 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km232 m
  • Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km492 m
  • Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km590 m
  • White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority716 m
  • Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority760 m
  • Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km875 m
  • Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority899 m
  • Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km908 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: White Sands · 1.3 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 338 mPark: Tampines Eco Green Pk · 776 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 491E Tampines St 45?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 491E Tampines St 45 (~S$528k) needs about S$4,209/mo in income and S$1,982/mo in repayments, after S$10,440 stamp duty and a S$132k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$528k) — 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$10,440

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$132k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,982/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,209/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 491E Tampines St 45

What is the resale price at Block 491E Tampines St 45?

5-Room flats at Block 491E Tampines St 45 have recently resold around S$528k (122 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 491E Tampines St 45 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$297k; 5-Room ≈ S$528k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 491E Tampines St 45?

Block 491E Tampines St 45 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 491E Tampines St 45?

Block 491E Tampines St 45 has 60 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 491E Tampines St 45?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 491E Tampines St 45 is Tampines East MRT, about 705 m away (~11 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 491E Tampines St 45?

White Sands Primary School, Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 491E Tampines St 45 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 491E Tampines St 45 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 491E Tampines St 45 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.

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