Blk 491A Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines (completed in 1992, 13 storeys, 48 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $785,000, about 7% above the Tampines median, from 1 sales. 65 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Tampines |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1992 |
| Lease from | 1993 |
| Storeys | 13 |
| Dwelling units | 48 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 5-room ×48 |
| Recorded resales | 65 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $785,000 | $6,331/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,250/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.0% (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 52% of Tampines blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $667,773–$747,001 (central estimate $707,387). Recent sales — median $661,212 — sit below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | $432,000 | $689,193 | 5 |
| 1998 | $398,000 | $636,683 | 9 |
| 1999 | $368,000 | $588,552 | 7 |
| 2000 | $402,500 | $635,161 | 2 |
| 2001 | $349,000 | $545,211 | 1 |
| 2002 | $335,000 | $525,398 | 4 |
| 2003 | $320,000 | $499,435 | 5 |
| 2004 | $302,000 | $463,590 | 1 |
| 2005 | $278,000 | $424,739 | 3 |
| 2006 | $278,000 | $420,675 | 1 |
| 2007 | $312,000 | $462,368 | 1 |
| 2008 | $356,000 | $494,745 | 3 |
| 2009 | $386,500 | $533,992 | 2 |
| 2010 | $443,000 | $595,215 | 1 |
| 2011 | $510,000 | $651,045 | 1 |
| 2012 | $512,000 | $624,968 | 1 |
| 2013 | $544,000 | $648,695 | 2 |
| 2014 | $495,000 | $584,223 | 1 |
| 2015 | $500,000 | $593,226 | 1 |
| 2016 | $495,000 | $590,418 | 1 |
| 2017 | $524,000 | $621,423 | 1 |
| 2018 | $522,000 | $616,349 | 1 |
| 2019 | $498,500 | $585,280 | 2 |
| 2020 | $519,000 | $610,400 | 2 |
| 2021 | $575,000 | $660,954 | 1 |
| 2022 | $638,000 | $691,005 | 1 |
| 2023 | $657,500 | $679,292 | 2 |
| 2024 | $641,000 | $646,788 | 2 |
| 2026 | $785,000 | $785,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $785,000 (5-Room, 2026-03) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $432,000 (1997-09) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 9 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +33% (+2.9%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $27.8M across 65 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 | $785,000 |
| 2024-01 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 126 | $632,000 |
| 2024-01 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 | $650,000 |
| 2023-10 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 | $675,000 |
| 2023-02 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 125 | $640,000 |
| 2022-09 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 | $638,000 |
| 2021-11 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 | $575,000 |
| 2020-06 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 | $520,000 |
| 2020-01 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 | $518,000 |
| 2019-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 | $517,000 |
| 2019-05 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 | $480,000 |
| 2018-08 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 128 | $522,000 |
| 2017-04 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 | $524,000 |
| 2016-09 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 | $495,000 |
| 2015-12 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 125 | $500,000 |
| 2014-01 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 126 | $495,000 |
| 2013-08 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 | $523,000 |
| 2013-05 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 | $565,000 |
| 2012-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 | $512,000 |
| 2011-09 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 125 | $510,000 |
| 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 |
Showing the top 15 of 23 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $785,000 (1 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 $667,773–$747,001 (central estimate $707,387). Recent sales — median $661,212 — sit below that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,250/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1992 and its 99-year lease runs from 1993.