Blk 496E Tampines Ave 9 is an HDB block in Tampines (completed in 1992, 13 storeys, 96 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $715,000, about 3% below the Tampines median, from 5 sales. 104 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 | 96 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×24 · 5-room ×72 |
| Recorded resales | 104 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $624,400 | $5,836/m² | 2 |
| 5-Room | $740,000 | $5,839/m² | 3 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,800/mo (3 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 88% of Tampines blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $668,606–$747,932 (central estimate $708,269). Recent sales — median $698,437 — 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 | $300,000 | $503,567 | 1 |
| 1997 | $445,000 | $709,933 | 22 |
| 1998 | $356,000 | $569,495 | 6 |
| 1999 | $361,500 | $578,156 | 14 |
| 2000 | $345,000 | $544,424 | 4 |
| 2001 | $308,500 | $481,941 | 4 |
| 2002 | $315,000 | $494,031 | 3 |
| 2003 | $302,900 | $472,746 | 2 |
| 2004 | $246,500 | $378,394 | 2 |
| 2005 | $335,000 | $511,826 | 1 |
| 2006 | $278,000 | $420,675 | 1 |
| 2007 | $270,000 | $400,126 | 4 |
| 2008 | $355,000 | $493,355 | 5 |
| 2009 | $385,000 | $531,919 | 1 |
| 2010 | $408,900 | $549,398 | 2 |
| 2011 | $525,000 | $670,193 | 2 |
| 2012 | $540,500 | $659,756 | 4 |
| 2013 | $585,000 | $697,585 | 3 |
| 2014 | $462,500 | $545,865 | 2 |
| 2015 | $455,000 | $539,836 | 3 |
| 2017 | $440,000 | $521,806 | 3 |
| 2018 | $600,000 | $708,448 | 1 |
| 2019 | $553,000 | $649,268 | 1 |
| 2020 | $485,000 | $570,412 | 2 |
| 2021 | $555,000 | $637,965 | 3 |
| 2022 | $537,500 | $582,156 | 2 |
| 2023 | $660,000 | $681,875 | 1 |
| 2025 | $740,000 | $740,000 | 3 |
| 2026 | $624,400 | $624,400 | 2 |
| Record sale | $800,000 (5-Room, 2025-01) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $300,000 (1994-07) |
| Busiest year | 1997 · 22 sales |
| Total transacted | $43.7M across 104 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 | $625,800 |
| 2026-05 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 | $623,000 |
| 2025-10 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 124 | $740,000 |
| 2025-02 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 | $715,000 |
| 2025-01 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 137 | $800,000 |
| 2023-09 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 | $660,000 |
| 2022-09 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 | $570,000 |
| 2022-04 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 | $505,000 |
| 2021-12 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 | $565,000 |
| 2021-08 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 | $405,000 |
| 2021-02 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 | $555,000 |
| 2020-09 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 107 | $420,000 |
| 2020-08 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 137 | $550,000 |
| 2019-11 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 124 | $553,000 |
| 2018-04 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 137 | $600,000 |
| 2017-10 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 127 | $482,000 |
| 2017-05 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 126 | $440,000 |
| 2017-05 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 127 | $440,000 |
| 2015-12 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 | $455,000 |
| 2015-09 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 | $535,000 |
| 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 $715,000 (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 $668,606–$747,932 (central estimate $708,269). Recent sales — median $698,437 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,800/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
The block was completed in 1992 and its 99-year lease runs from 1993.