Block 491E Tampines St 45
491E Tampines St 45, Singapore 524491
Block 491E Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 60 dwelling units. Across 65 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$528k (S$390 psf, 122 sqm). The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 491E Tampines St 45?
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
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$528k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 67 years
What are resale prices at Block 491E Tampines St 45?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$528k (S$390 psf), from 65 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 16 | S$297,000recent | 106 sqm | S$260 psf |
| 5-Room | 49 | S$528,000recent | 122 sqm | S$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.
What rent and yield does Block 491E Tampines St 45 get?
Flats at Block 491E Tampines St 45 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.4% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 6 | S$2,800/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 491E Tampines St 45?
Block 491E Tampines St 45 has 65 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$770,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 135 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 sqm | S$528,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 135 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Feb 2018 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$432,000 |
| Nov 2015 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Aug 2014 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Sept 2012 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 sqm | S$570,000 |
| May 2012 | 5-Room | 06 TO 10 | 135 sqm | S$566,000 |
What flat types are in Block 491E Tampines St 45?
Block 491E Tampines St 45 has 60 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 491E Tampines St 45?
Block 491E Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 491E 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 60 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 491E Tampines St 45, Singapore 524491. 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 705m 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 491E Tampines St 45 from MRT and schools?
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
- Tampines East MRT705 m · ~11 min
- Tampines MRT705 m · ~11 min
- Pasir Ris MRT783 m · ~12 min
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 491E Tampines St 45?
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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 491E Tampines St 45
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 491E Tampines St 45 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 491E Tampines St 45 have recently resold for a median of about S$528k (S$390 psf), from 65 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 491E Tampines St 45 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$297k; 5-Room ≈ S$528k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 491E Tampines St 45 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 491E Tampines St 45 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 491E Tampines St 45?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 491E Tampines St 45 is about 6.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$528k. 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 491E Tampines St 45?⌄
For a flat at about S$528k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,209/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,982/mo after a S$132k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.