Block 496G Tampines Ave 9
496G Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 523496
Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 84 dwelling units. Across 90 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$608k (S$517 psf, 106 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 496G Tampines Ave 9?
Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1992, with 84 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1992
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 84
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$608k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 496G Tampines Ave 9?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$608k (S$517 psf), from 90 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 60 | S$555,000recent | 106 sqm | S$486 psf |
| 5-Room | 30 | S$523,500recent | 127 sqm | S$380 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$678k) — 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 7 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,400/mo
7 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 7 | S$3,400/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 496G Tampines Ave 9?
Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 has 90 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$600,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 127 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 128 sqm | S$560,000 |
What flat types are in Block 496G Tampines Ave 9?
Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 has 84 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 496G Tampines Ave 9?
Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 496G 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 84 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 496G Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 523496. 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 683m 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 496G Tampines Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 683 m away (~11 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT683 m · ~11 min
- Tampines East MRT683 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 priority210 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority430 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km626 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km736 m
- Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km738 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km754 m
- Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km955 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km983 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 496G Tampines Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 (~S$608k) needs about S$4,847/mo in income and S$2,283/mo in repayments, after S$12,840 stamp duty and a S$152k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$608k) — 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$12,840
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$152k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,283/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,847/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 496G Tampines Ave 9
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$608k (S$517 psf), from 90 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$555k; 5-Room ≈ S$524k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 496G 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 496G Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,400/mo against a resale price of about S$608k. 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 496G Tampines Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$608k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,847/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,283/mo after a S$152k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 496G Tampines Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 is Tampines MRT, about 683 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 496G Tampines Ave 9?⌄
Tampines North Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 496G Tampines Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.