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Block 493B Tampines Ave 9

493B Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 521493

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Feb 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 62 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (123 sqm), from 64 resales on record. The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 493B Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

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
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$550k
Last transacted
Feb 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 68 years
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What are resale prices at Block 493B Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (S$419 psf), from 64 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room26S$395,000recent105 sqmS$353 psf
5-Room38S$540,000recent123 sqmS$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.

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What has recently sold at Block 493B Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 has 64 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$640,000 in Feb 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Feb 20254-Room10 TO 12105 sqmS$640,000
Aug 20244-Room01 TO 03104 sqmS$591,000
May 20245-Room07 TO 09123 sqmS$720,888
Nov 20225-Room10 TO 12123 sqmS$580,000
Oct 20224-Room10 TO 12104 sqmS$500,000
Oct 20225-Room10 TO 12123 sqmS$662,888
Jan 20225-Room07 TO 09124 sqmS$550,000
Jul 20215-Room07 TO 09123 sqmS$540,000
Jan 20214-Room01 TO 03104 sqmS$395,000
Feb 20205-Room04 TO 06123 sqmS$500,000
May 20194-Room07 TO 09105 sqmS$430,000
Jan 20185-Room10 TO 12123 sqmS$555,000
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What flat types are in Block 493B Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 has 62 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 364-Room: 26
5

How far is Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: White Sands · 1.2 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 247 mPark: Tampines Eco Green Pk · 440 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 493B Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

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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Frequently asked questions about Block 493B Tampines Ave 9

What is the resale price at Block 493B Tampines Ave 9?

5-Room flats at Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold around S$550k (123 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$395k; 5-Room ≈ S$540k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 493B Tampines Ave 9?

Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 has approximately 68 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 493B Tampines Ave 9?

Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 has 62 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

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.

Is Block 493B Tampines Ave 9 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 493B 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 (≈68 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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