Blk 488A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines (completed in 1989, 12 storeys, 88 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $730,888, from 5 sales. 115 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Tampines |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1989 |
| Lease from | 1989 |
| Storeys | 12 |
| Dwelling units | 88 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×48 · 5-room ×40 |
| Recorded resales | 115 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $620,000 | $5,962/m² | 1 |
| 5-Room | $735,444 | $6,078/m² | 4 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,700/mo (4 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.1% (Tampines average: ~5.6%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 76% of Tampines blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $719,153–$804,476 (central estimate $761,815). Recent sales — median $730,444 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | $250,500 | $420,478 | 12 |
| 1995 | $317,000 | $523,079 | 7 |
| 1996 | $365,000 | $594,083 | 5 |
| 1997 | $333,000 | $531,253 | 5 |
| 1998 | $335,000 | $535,901 | 11 |
| 1999 | $329,000 | $526,178 | 11 |
| 2000 | $380,000 | $599,655 | 1 |
| 2001 | $253,000 | $395,239 | 8 |
| 2002 | $247,500 | $388,167 | 2 |
| 2003 | $240,000 | $374,576 | 3 |
| 2004 | $250,000 | $383,767 | 2 |
| 2005 | $280,000 | $427,795 | 3 |
| 2006 | $246,000 | $372,252 | 3 |
| 2007 | $264,000 | $391,235 | 4 |
| 2008 | $346,000 | $480,848 | 1 |
| 2009 | $312,000 | $431,062 | 3 |
| 2010 | $383,000 | $514,599 | 3 |
| 2011 | $429,500 | $548,282 | 4 |
| 2012 | $457,000 | $557,833 | 3 |
| 2013 | $445,000 | $530,642 | 1 |
| 2014 | $390,000 | $460,297 | 1 |
| 2015 | $478,500 | $567,717 | 4 |
| 2018 | $451,500 | $533,107 | 2 |
| 2019 | $440,000 | $516,596 | 3 |
| 2020 | $446,944 | $525,654 | 2 |
| 2021 | $468,000 | $537,959 | 3 |
| 2022 | $566,000 | $613,023 | 2 |
| 2024 | $600,000 | $605,418 | 1 |
| 2025 | $730,888 | $730,888 | 3 |
| 2026 | $735,000 | $735,000 | 2 |
| Record sale | $740,000 (5-Room, 2026-05) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $202,000 (1994-04) |
| Busiest year | 1994 · 12 sales |
| Total transacted | $40.9M across 115 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $730,000 |
| 2026-05 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $740,000 |
| 2025-12 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $740,000 |
| 2025-02 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $620,000 |
| 2025-02 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $730,888 |
| 2024-01 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $600,000 |
| 2022-08 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $650,000 |
| 2022-05 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $482,000 |
| 2021-10 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $615,000 |
| 2021-08 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $468,000 |
| 2021-05 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $428,888 |
| 2020-11 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 | $505,000 |
| 2020-10 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $388,888 |
| 2019-10 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $480,000 |
| 2019-09 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $415,000 |
| 2019-04 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $440,000 |
| 2018-12 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $448,000 |
| 2018-10 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $455,000 |
| 2015-10 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $507,000 |
| 2015-08 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $450,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 601C | $785,500 | $8,471/m² |
| 2. Blk 491A | $785,000 | $6,331/m² |
| 3. Blk 601A | $780,000 | $8,207/m² |
| 4. Blk 604B | $762,000 | $8,086/m² |
| 5. Blk 493A | $755,000 | $6,040/m² |
| 6. Blk 496D | $740,000 | $5,827/m² |
| 7. Blk 486A | $736,500 | $5,791/m² |
| 8. Blk 485A | $732,000 | $5,856/m² |
| 9. Blk 488A | $730,888 | $6,040/m² |
| 10. Blk 496E | $715,000 | $5,839/m² |
| 11. Blk 491B | $702,500 | $6,208/m² |
| 12. Blk 496F | $700,000 | $5,600/m² |
| 13. Blk 496G | $650,000 | $5,900/m² |
| 14. Blk 485B | $644,000 | $6,192/m² |
| 15. Blk 601D | $634,444 | $8,882/m² |
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The median resale price over the last 24 months is $730,888 (5 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $719,153–$804,476 (central estimate $761,815). Recent sales — median $730,444 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,700/mo over the last 12 months (4 contracts).
The block was completed in 1989 and its 99-year lease runs from 1989.