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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (123 sqm), from 64 resales on record. 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
- 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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
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.
