Block 496D Tampines Ave 9
496D Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520496
Block 496D Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 96 dwelling units. Across 106 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$442 psf, 126 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 496D Tampines Ave 9?
Block 496D Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1992
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$610k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 496D Tampines Ave 9?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$442 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 106 | S$610,000recent | 126 sqm | S$442 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$800k) — search all listings.
“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 496D Tampines Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 496D Tampines Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 22 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
22 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 22 | 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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 496D Tampines Ave 9?
Block 496D Tampines Ave 9 has 106 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$793,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 sqm | S$793,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 126 sqm | S$700,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 sqm | S$760,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 127 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 127 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 137 sqm | S$642,888 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 127 sqm | S$570,888 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 137 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$490,000 |
What flat types are in Block 496D Tampines Ave 9?
Block 496D Tampines Ave 9 has 96 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 496D Tampines Ave 9?
Block 496D Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 496D 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 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 496D Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520496. 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 774m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 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 496D Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 496D Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 775 m away (~12 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT775 m · ~12 min
- Tampines East MRT775 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 priority192 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority487 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km652 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km684 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km819 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km821 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km946 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 496D Tampines Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 496D Tampines Ave 9 (~S$610k) needs about S$4,863/mo in income and S$2,290/mo in repayments, after S$12,900 stamp duty and a S$153k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$610k) — 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$12,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$153k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,290/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,863/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 496D Tampines Ave 9 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 496D Tampines Ave 9
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 496D Tampines Ave 9 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 496D Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$610k (S$442 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 496D Tampines Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 496D 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 496D Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 496D Tampines Ave 9 is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$610k. 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 496D Tampines Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$610k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,863/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,290/mo after a S$153k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 496D Tampines Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 496D Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 775 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 496D Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 496D Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.