Block 492B Tampines Ave 9
492B Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520492
Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 72 dwelling units. Across 77 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$490k (S$373 psf, 122 sqm). The lease has approximately 69 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 492B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$490k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 69 years
What are resale prices at Block 492B Tampines Ave 9?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$490k (S$373 psf), from 77 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 77 | S$490,000recent | 123 sqm | S$373 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block 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 Nov 2023.
What rent and yield does Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.8% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 6 | S$3,600/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 492B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 has 77 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$635,000 in Nov 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$602,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$501,888 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Apr 2017 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Feb 2016 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Dec 2015 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Sept 2015 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$454,000 |
| Nov 2013 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Oct 2013 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$520,000 |
What flat types are in Block 492B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 has 72 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 492B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 9. 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 492B Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520492. 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 768m 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 492B Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines East MRT, about 768 m away (~12 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT768 m · ~12 min
- Tampines MRT768 m · ~12 min
- Pasir Ris MRT904 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km396 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km548 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority605 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km693 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km701 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority809 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority867 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 492B Tampines Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 (~S$490k) needs about S$3,906/mo in income and S$1,840/mo in repayments, after S$9,300 stamp duty and a S$123k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$490k) — 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$9,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$123k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,840/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,906/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 492B Tampines Ave 9
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$490k (S$373 psf), from 77 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 has about 69 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 492B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 is about 8.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$490k. 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 492B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$490k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,906/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,840/mo after a S$123k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 492B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines East MRT, about 768 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 492B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, White Sands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 492B Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.