Block 496E Tampines Ave 9
496E Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 521496
Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 96 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$565k (124 sqm), from 103 resales on record. The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 496E Tampines Ave 9?
Block 496E 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$565k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 496E Tampines Ave 9?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$565k (S$427 psf), from 103 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 30 | S$382,000recent | 106 sqm | S$335 psf |
| 5-Room | 73 | S$565,000recent | 126 sqm | S$416 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 496E Tampines Ave 9?
Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 has 103 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$623,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$623,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 124 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 137 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 107 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 137 sqm | S$550,000 |
What flat types are in Block 496E Tampines Ave 9?
Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 768 m away (~12 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT768 m · ~12 min
- Tampines East MRT768 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 priority140 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority440 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km686 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km715 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km773 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km829 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km999 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 496E Tampines Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 (~S$565k) needs about S$4,504/mo in income and S$2,121/mo in repayments, after S$11,550 stamp duty and a S$141k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$565k) — 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$11,550
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$141k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,121/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,504/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 496E Tampines Ave 9
What is the resale price at Block 496E Tampines Ave 9?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold around S$565k (124 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$382k; 5-Room ≈ S$565k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 496E Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 has approximately 66 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 496E Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 has 96 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 496E Tampines Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 768 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 496E Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 496E 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 (≈66 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
