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Block 491F Tampines St 45

491F Tampines St 45, Singapore 525491

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Mar 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 491F Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 72 dwelling units. Across 94 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$560k (S$425 psf, 122 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.

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

Key Takeaway

Block 491F Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 72 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1992
Storeys
13
Total units
72
Flat model
Model A · Improved
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$560k
Last transacted
Mar 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 66 years
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What are resale prices at Block 491F Tampines St 45?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$560k (S$425 psf), from 94 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room37S$428,000recent105 sqmS$379 psf
5-Room57S$545,000recent122 sqmS$408 psf

Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$739k) and 1 for rent search all listings.

“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 Mar 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 491F Tampines St 45 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 491F Tampines St 45 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.0% (from 23 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,800/mo

23 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

6.0%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$33,600

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
5-Room13S$3,100/mo
4-Room10S$2,500/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 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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

Key Takeaway

Block 491F Tampines St 45 has 94 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$790,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Mar 20265-Room04 TO 06133 sqmS$790,000
Jan 20264-Room04 TO 06105 sqmS$635,000
Dec 20255-Room01 TO 03120 sqmS$720,000
Dec 20255-Room07 TO 09124 sqmS$715,000
Jan 20254-Room07 TO 09105 sqmS$605,000
Jul 20225-Room07 TO 09124 sqmS$628,000
Apr 20225-Room01 TO 03124 sqmS$535,000
Nov 20215-Room04 TO 06124 sqmS$560,000
Nov 20214-Room13 TO 15105 sqmS$480,000
Aug 20214-Room07 TO 09106 sqmS$455,800
Mar 20215-Room07 TO 09122 sqmS$555,000
Jan 20215-Room10 TO 12124 sqmS$545,000
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What flat types are in Block 491F Tampines St 45?

Key Takeaway

Block 491F Tampines St 45 has 72 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.

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

5-Room: 484-Room: 24
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Where is Block 491F Tampines St 45?

Key Takeaway

Block 491F Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines.

Block 491F 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 72 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 491F Tampines St 45, Singapore 525491. 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 754m away, around 12 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.

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

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 491F Tampines St 45 is Tampines MRT, about 754 m away (~12 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 km293 m
  • Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km459 m
  • Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km647 m
  • White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority723 m
  • Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority746 m
  • Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km818 m
  • Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority909 m
  • Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km965 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: White Sands · 1.2 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 357 mPark: Tampines Eco Green Pk · 736 m

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

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 491F Tampines St 45 (~S$560k) needs about S$4,464/mo in income and S$2,103/mo in repayments, after S$11,400 stamp duty and a S$140k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$560k) — 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$11,400

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$140k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,103/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,464/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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What have flats at Block 491F Tampines St 45 sold for recently?

Recent sales at Block 491F Tampines St 45 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 491F Tampines St 45

How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 491F Tampines St 45 cost?

5-Room flats at Block 491F Tampines St 45 have recently resold for a median of about S$560k (S$425 psf), from 94 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 491F Tampines St 45 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$428k; 5-Room ≈ S$545k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 491F Tampines St 45 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 491F 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 491F Tampines St 45?

Gross rental yield at Block 491F Tampines St 45 is about 6.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$560k. 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 491F Tampines St 45?

For a flat at about S$560k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,464/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,103/mo after a S$140k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

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

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 491F Tampines St 45 is Tampines MRT, about 754 m away (~12 min walk).

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

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

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