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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$538k (125 sqm), from 51 resales on record. 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$538k
- Last transacted
- May 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 51 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 51 | 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 493A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 has 51 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$710,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$462,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$470,000 |
| 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 |
| Dec 2015 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$542,000 |
What flat types are in Block 493A Tampines Ave 9?
Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 has 48 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 493A Tampines Ave 9
What is the resale price at Block 493A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold around S$538k (125 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 493A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 has approximately 66 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1992). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 493A Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 has 48 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 493A Tampines Ave 9 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈66 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
