Blk 491B Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines (completed in 1992, 13 storeys, 62 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $702,500, about 4% below the Tampines median, from 2 sales. 63 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 | 62 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×26 · 5-room ×36 |
| Recorded resales | 63 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $660,000 | $6,408/m² | 1 |
| 5-Room | $745,000 | $6,008/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,200/mo (3 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.5% (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 63% of Tampines blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $676,608–$756,883 (central estimate $716,746). Recent sales — median $710,379 — 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 | $275,000 | $461,603 | 1 |
| 1997 | $495,000 | $789,701 | 1 |
| 1998 | $371,000 | $593,491 | 19 |
| 1999 | $288,000 | $460,606 | 3 |
| 2001 | $272,000 | $424,921 | 5 |
| 2002 | $273,500 | $428,944 | 2 |
| 2003 | $318,000 | $496,313 | 4 |
| 2004 | $260,000 | $399,117 | 1 |
| 2005 | $249,000 | $380,432 | 1 |
| 2006 | $275,500 | $416,892 | 2 |
| 2007 | $270,000 | $400,126 | 1 |
| 2008 | $327,500 | $455,138 | 2 |
| 2009 | $360,000 | $497,379 | 3 |
| 2011 | $445,500 | $568,707 | 2 |
| 2014 | $530,000 | $625,532 | 1 |
| 2015 | $452,500 | $536,870 | 2 |
| 2016 | $499,500 | $595,785 | 2 |
| 2017 | $460,000 | $545,524 | 4 |
| 2020 | $398,000 | $468,091 | 1 |
| 2021 | $550,000 | $632,217 | 1 |
| 2022 | $655,888 | $710,379 | 1 |
| 2023 | $560,000 | $578,560 | 1 |
| 2024 | $676,000 | $682,104 | 1 |
| 2025 | $702,500 | $702,500 | 2 |
| Record sale | $745,000 (5-Room, 2025-11) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $275,000 (1994-04) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 19 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +31% (+2.7%/yr, 2015→2025) |
| Total transacted | $24.3M across 63 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 | $745,000 |
| 2025-06 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 | $660,000 |
| 2024-01 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 | $676,000 |
| 2023-01 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 | $560,000 |
| 2022-12 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 | $655,888 |
| 2021-06 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 | $550,000 |
| 2020-06 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $398,000 |
| 2017-10 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 | $495,000 |
| 2017-06 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 | $425,000 |
| 2017-04 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 | $419,000 |
| 2017-01 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 | $505,000 |
| 2016-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $477,000 |
| 2016-06 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 | $522,000 |
| 2015-09 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 | $490,000 |
| 2015-06 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 103 | $415,000 |
| 2014-12 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 | $530,000 |
| 2011-03 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 | $433,000 |
| 2011-02 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 | $458,000 |
| 2009-10 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 | $391,000 |
| 2009-09 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 | $350,000 |
| 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 $702,500 (2 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 $676,608–$756,883 (central estimate $716,746). Recent sales — median $710,379 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,200/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
The block was completed in 1992 and its 99-year lease runs from 1993.