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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$538k (124 sqm), from 97 resales on record. The lease has approximately 69 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$538k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 69 years
What are resale prices at Block 494B Tampines Ave 9?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$538k (S$417 psf), from 97 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 97 | S$538,000recent | 123 sqm | S$417 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 Oct 2023.
What has recently sold at Block 494B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 has 97 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$650,000 in Oct 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 124 sqm | S$520,000 |
What flat types are in Block 494B Tampines Ave 9?
Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 has 72 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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$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 494B Tampines Ave 9
What is the resale price at Block 494B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold around S$538k (124 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 494B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 has approximately 69 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 494B Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 has 72 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 494B Tampines Ave 9 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 494B 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 (≈69 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
