Blk 493B 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 $615,500, about 16% below the Tampines median, from 2 sales. 64 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 | 64 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $615,500 | $5,889/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,300/mo (1 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.4% (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 86% of Tampines blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $665,567–$744,532 (central estimate $705,050). Recent sales — median $673,074 — 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 | $413,000 | $658,882 | 4 |
| 1998 | $395,500 | $632,683 | 12 |
| 1999 | $369,000 | $590,151 | 5 |
| 2000 | $344,000 | $542,846 | 2 |
| 2001 | $301,000 | $470,225 | 2 |
| 2002 | $262,000 | $410,908 | 3 |
| 2003 | $245,000 | $382,380 | 3 |
| 2004 | $285,000 | $437,494 | 4 |
| 2005 | $260,000 | $397,238 | 1 |
| 2006 | $275,000 | $416,135 | 1 |
| 2008 | $315,000 | $437,766 | 2 |
| 2009 | $355,000 | $490,471 | 3 |
| 2010 | $465,000 | $624,774 | 1 |
| 2011 | $473,125 | $603,972 | 4 |
| 2012 | $432,000 | $527,317 | 1 |
| 2014 | $525,000 | $619,631 | 1 |
| 2016 | $526,500 | $627,990 | 2 |
| 2017 | $530,000 | $628,539 | 1 |
| 2018 | $555,000 | $655,314 | 1 |
| 2019 | $430,000 | $504,855 | 1 |
| 2020 | $500,000 | $588,054 | 1 |
| 2021 | $467,500 | $537,385 | 2 |
| 2022 | $565,000 | $611,940 | 4 |
| 2024 | $655,944 | $661,867 | 2 |
| 2025 | $640,000 | $640,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $720,888 (5-Room, 2024-05) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $425,000 (1997-10) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 12 sales |
| Total transacted | $25.7M across 64 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 | $640,000 |
| 2024-08 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $591,000 |
| 2024-05 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 | $720,888 |
| 2022-11 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 | $580,000 |
| 2022-10 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $500,000 |
| 2022-10 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 | $662,888 |
| 2022-01 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 | $550,000 |
| 2021-07 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 | $540,000 |
| 2021-01 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $395,000 |
| 2020-02 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 | $500,000 |
| 2019-05 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 | $430,000 |
| 2018-01 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 | $555,000 |
| 2017-06 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 | $530,000 |
| 2016-09 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 | $555,000 |
| 2016-07 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 | $498,000 |
| 2014-11 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 | $525,000 |
| 2012-09 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $432,000 |
| 2011-06 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 | $481,250 |
| 2011-06 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 | $498,000 |
| 2011-02 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 | $399,000 |
| 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 $615,500 (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 $665,567–$744,532 (central estimate $705,050). Recent sales — median $673,074 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,300/mo over the last 12 months (1 contracts).
The block was completed in 1992 and its 99-year lease runs from 1993.