Block 493B Tampines Ave 9
493B Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 521493
Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 62 dwelling units. Across 64 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (S$419 psf, 123 sqm). The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 493B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 62 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1992
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 62
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$550k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 68 years
What are resale prices at Block 493B Tampines Ave 9?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (S$419 psf), from 64 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 26 | S$395,000recent | 105 sqm | S$353 psf |
| 5-Room | 38 | S$540,000recent | 123 sqm | S$408 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 Feb 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.2% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 3 | S$3,300/mo |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$2,250/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 493B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 has 64 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$640,000 in Feb 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$591,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$720,888 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$662,888 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$500,000 |
| May 2019 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jan 2018 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$555,000 |
What flat types are in Block 493B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 has 62 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 493B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 493B 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 62 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 493B Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 521493. 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 734m 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 493B Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines East MRT, about 734 m away (~12 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT734 m · ~12 min
- Tampines MRT734 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority421 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km495 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority648 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km652 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km720 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km725 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km958 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 493B Tampines Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 (~S$550k) needs about S$4,384/mo in income and S$2,065/mo in repayments, after S$11,100 stamp duty and a S$138k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$550k) — 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$11,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$138k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,065/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,384/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 493B Tampines Ave 9
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$550k (S$419 psf), from 64 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$395k; 5-Room ≈ S$540k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 has about 68 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 493B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 is about 5.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$550k. 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 493B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$550k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,384/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,065/mo after a S$138k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 493B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines East MRT, about 734 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 493B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.