Blk 493A 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 $755,000, about 3% above the Tampines median, from 2 sales. 51 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 | 51 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $755,000 | $6,040/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,500/mo (1 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.6% (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 $632,836–$707,918 (central estimate $670,377). Recent sales — median $658,513 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | $458,500 | $731,470 | 2 |
| 1998 | $398,000 | $636,683 | 8 |
| 1999 | $360,000 | $575,757 | 6 |
| 2000 | $365,000 | $575,984 | 3 |
| 2001 | $358,000 | $559,270 | 1 |
| 2002 | $330,000 | $517,556 | 3 |
| 2003 | $320,000 | $499,435 | 5 |
| 2005 | $291,500 | $445,365 | 2 |
| 2006 | $286,000 | $432,781 | 2 |
| 2007 | $286,750 | $424,949 | 2 |
| 2010 | $407,000 | $546,845 | 1 |
| 2012 | $555,000 | $677,455 | 3 |
| 2013 | $555,000 | $661,811 | 1 |
| 2015 | $542,000 | $643,057 | 1 |
| 2016 | $538,000 | $641,707 | 1 |
| 2018 | $547,500 | $646,458 | 2 |
| 2019 | $466,000 | $547,122 | 2 |
| 2020 | $538,000 | $632,746 | 1 |
| 2021 | $540,000 | $620,722 | 2 |
| 2022 | $608,000 | $658,513 | 1 |
| 2025 | $800,000 | $800,000 | 1 |
| 2026 | $710,000 | $710,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $800,000 (5-Room, 2025-07) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $460,000 (1997-11) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 8 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +11% (+1.0%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $21.6M across 51 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 | $710,000 |
| 2025-07 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 125 | $800,000 |
| 2022-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 | $608,000 |
| 2021-11 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 | $550,000 |
| 2021-09 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 | $530,000 |
| 2020-10 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 125 | $538,000 |
| 2019-04 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 | $462,000 |
| 2019-04 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 | $470,000 |
| 2018-12 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 125 | $535,000 |
| 2018-06 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 128 | $560,000 |
| 2016-11 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 128 | $538,000 |
| 2015-12 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 | $542,000 |
| 2013-03 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 125 | $555,000 |
| 2012-12 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 | $555,000 |
| 2012-11 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 124 | $584,000 |
| 2012-08 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 | $494,000 |
| 2010-03 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 | $407,000 |
| 2007-08 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 | $285,500 |
| 2007-07 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 125 | $288,000 |
| 2006-06 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 | $285,000 |
| 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 $755,000 (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 $632,836–$707,918 (central estimate $670,377). Recent sales — median $658,513 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,500/mo over the last 12 months (1 contracts).
The block was completed in 1992 and its 99-year lease runs from 1993.