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Block 496E Tampines Ave 9

496E Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 521496

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through May 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

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.

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What are the key facts about Block 496E Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

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
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What are resale prices at Block 496E Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$565k (S$427 psf), from 103 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room30S$382,000recent106 sqmS$335 psf
5-Room73S$565,000recent126 sqmS$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.

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What has recently sold at Block 496E Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 has 103 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$623,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20264-Room04 TO 06107 sqmS$623,000
Oct 20255-Room13 TO 15124 sqmS$740,000
Feb 20255-Room04 TO 06127 sqmS$715,000
Jan 20255-Room04 TO 06137 sqmS$800,000
Sept 20235-Room10 TO 12124 sqmS$660,000
Sept 20225-Room01 TO 03124 sqmS$570,000
Apr 20224-Room07 TO 09107 sqmS$505,000
Dec 20215-Room04 TO 06126 sqmS$565,000
Aug 20214-Room01 TO 03106 sqmS$405,000
Feb 20215-Room07 TO 09124 sqmS$555,000
Sept 20204-Room10 TO 12107 sqmS$420,000
Aug 20205-Room04 TO 06137 sqmS$550,000
4

What flat types are in Block 496E Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 724-Room: 24
5

How far is Block 496E Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Tampines 1 · 928 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 381 mPark: Tampines Eco Green Pk · 328 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 496E Tampines Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

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.

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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.

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