Block 491G Tampines St 45
491G Tampines St 45, Singapore 526491
Block 491G Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 72 dwelling units. Across 93 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$659k (S$489 psf, 124 sqm). The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 491G Tampines St 45?
Block 491G 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
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$659k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 67 years
What are resale prices at Block 491G Tampines St 45?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$659k (S$489 psf), from 93 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 93 | S$659,000recent | 125 sqm | S$489 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$775k) — 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 Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 491G Tampines St 45 get?
Flats at Block 491G Tampines St 45 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.0% (from 18 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
18 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 18 | S$3,300/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 491G Tampines St 45?
Block 491G Tampines St 45 has 93 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$823,888 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$823,888 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 133 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 125 sqm | S$698,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 125 sqm | S$659,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 133 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 125 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$558,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 125 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$530,000 |
What flat types are in Block 491G Tampines St 45?
Block 491G Tampines St 45 has 72 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 491G Tampines St 45?
Block 491G Tampines St 45 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 491G 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 5-room units.
The address is Block 491G Tampines St 45, Singapore 526491. 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 Pasir Ris MRT, approximately 795m 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.
How far is Block 491G Tampines St 45 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 491G Tampines St 45 is Pasir Ris MRT, about 795 m away (~12 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Pasir Ris MRT795 m · ~12 min
- Tampines MRT826 m · ~13 min
- Tampines East MRT826 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 km390 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km440 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority714 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km720 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km734 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority763 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority916 m
- Casuarina Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 491G Tampines St 45?
Buying a flat at Block 491G Tampines St 45 (~S$659k) needs about S$5,253/mo in income and S$2,474/mo in repayments, after S$14,370 stamp duty and a S$165k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$659k) — 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$14,370
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$165k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,474/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,253/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 491G Tampines St 45
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 491G Tampines St 45 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 491G Tampines St 45 have recently resold for a median of about S$659k (S$489 psf), from 93 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 491G Tampines St 45 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 491G 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 491G Tampines St 45?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 491G Tampines St 45 is about 6.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$659k. 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 491G Tampines St 45?⌄
For a flat at about S$659k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,253/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,474/mo after a S$165k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 491G Tampines St 45?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 491G Tampines St 45 is Pasir Ris MRT, about 795 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 491G Tampines St 45?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, White Sands Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 491G Tampines St 45 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.