Block 496F Tampines Ave 9
496F Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 522496
Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 48 dwelling units. Across 38 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (S$343 psf, 125 sqm). The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 496F Tampines Ave 9?
Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 48 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1992
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 48
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$450k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 68 years
What are resale prices at Block 496F Tampines Ave 9?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (S$343 psf), from 38 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 38 | S$450,000recent | 125 sqm | S$343 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 Feb 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.9% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,700/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$44,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 13 | S$3,700/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 496F Tampines Ave 9?
Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 has 38 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$700,000 in Feb 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$598,000 |
| Jun 2015 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 135 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Mar 2014 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 135 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Dec 2012 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$534,000 |
| Jul 2012 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 135 sqm | S$561,000 |
| Jun 2011 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Apr 2010 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Mar 2010 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 135 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Sept 2009 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 135 sqm | S$416,000 |
| May 2009 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 135 sqm | S$368,000 |
| Nov 2005 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$290,000 |
What flat types are in Block 496F Tampines Ave 9?
Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 has 48 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 496F Tampines Ave 9?
Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 496F 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 48 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 496F Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 522496. 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 693m away, around 11 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 496F Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 693 m away (~11 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT693 m · ~11 min
- Tampines East MRT693 m · ~11 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 priority146 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority366 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km688 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km697 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km767 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km770 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km996 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary 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 496F Tampines Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 (~S$450k) needs about S$3,587/mo in income and S$1,690/mo in repayments, after S$8,100 stamp duty and a S$113k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$450k) — 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$8,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$113k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,690/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,587/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 496F Tampines Ave 9
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$450k (S$343 psf), from 38 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 has about 68 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 496F Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 is about 9.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,700/mo against a resale price of about S$450k. 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 496F Tampines Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$450k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,587/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,690/mo after a S$113k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 496F Tampines Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 693 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 496F Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 496F Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.