Block 494B Tampines Ave 9
494B Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520494
Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 72 dwelling units. Across 98 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (S$426 psf, 124 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 494B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 72 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1992
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 72
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$550k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 494B Tampines Ave 9?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (S$426 psf), from 98 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 98 | S$550,000recent | 123 sqm | S$426 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 494B Tampines Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 15 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
15 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 15 | S$3,200/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 494B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 has 98 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$720,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$718,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$615,888 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 128 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$480,000 |
What flat types are in Block 494B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 has 72 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 494B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 494B 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 72 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 494B Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520494. 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 788m 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 494B Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 788 m away (~12 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT788 m · ~12 min
- Tampines East MRT788 m · ~12 min
- Pasir Ris MRT986 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km470 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority524 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km617 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km628 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km745 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority756 m
- White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority956 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 494B Tampines Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 494B 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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 494B Tampines Ave 9
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$550k (S$426 psf), from 98 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 494B 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 494B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/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 494B 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 494B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 788 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 494B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, White Sands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.