Block 493A Tampines Ave 9
493A Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520493
Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 48 dwelling units. Across 52 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$538k (S$400 psf, 125 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 493A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 48 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1992
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 48
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$538k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 493A Tampines Ave 9?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$538k (S$400 psf), from 52 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 52 | S$538,000recent | 125 sqm | S$400 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.8% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 6 | S$3,500/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 493A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 has 52 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$780,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 128 sqm | S$780,000 |
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 125 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 125 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$462,000 |
| Dec 2018 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 125 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Jun 2018 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 128 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Nov 2016 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 128 sqm | S$538,000 |
What flat types are in Block 493A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 has 48 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 493A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 493A 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 48 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 493A Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520493. 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 748m 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, Tampines Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines North Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines East MRT, about 748 m away (~12 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT748 m · ~12 min
- Tampines MRT748 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 km468 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority476 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km650 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km670 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority699 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km718 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority997 m
- Pasir Ris 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 493A Tampines Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 (~S$538k) needs about S$4,289/mo in income and S$2,020/mo in repayments, after S$10,740 stamp duty and a S$135k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$538k) — 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$10,740
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$135k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,020/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,289/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 493A Tampines Ave 9 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 493A Tampines Ave 9
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$538k (S$400 psf), from 52 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 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 493A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 is about 7.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$538k. 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 493A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$538k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,289/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,020/mo after a S$135k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 493A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines East MRT, about 748 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 493A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, White Sands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.