Block 144 Tampines St 12
144 Tampines St 12, Singapore 521144
Block 144 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 153 dwelling units. Across 214 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$545k (S$511 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 144 Tampines St 12?
Block 144 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 153 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 153
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$545k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 144 Tampines St 12?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$545k (S$511 psf), from 214 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 75 | S$340,000recent | 74 sqm | S$427 psf |
| 4-Room | 139 | S$550,000recent | 104 sqm | S$489 psf |
Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$660k) and 3 for rent — search all listings.
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Dec 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 144 Tampines St 12 get?
Flats at Block 144 Tampines St 12 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.2% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,200/mo |
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,500/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 144 Tampines St 12?
Block 144 Tampines St 12 has 214 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$648,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$648,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$633,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 78 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 78 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 112 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$407,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$412,888 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$522,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$550,000 |
What flat types are in Block 144 Tampines St 12?
Block 144 Tampines St 12 has 153 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 144 Tampines St 12?
Block 144 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 144 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 12. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 153 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 144 Tampines St 12, Singapore 521144. It is part of District 18, Tampines / Pasir Ris, the Tampines planning area. The block falls within the East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Tampines West MRT, approximately 671m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Century Square for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 137 Tampines Street 11 for food options, and Tampines Changkat Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 144 Tampines St 12 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 144 Tampines St 12 is Tampines West MRT, about 671 m away (~11 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT671 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km111 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority154 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority504 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km696 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority755 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority814 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km870 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority890 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 144 Tampines St 12?
Buying a flat at Block 144 Tampines St 12 (~S$545k) needs about S$4,345/mo in income and S$2,046/mo in repayments, after S$10,950 stamp duty and a S$136k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$545k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$10,950
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$136k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,046/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,345/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 144 Tampines St 12 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 144 Tampines St 12
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 144 Tampines St 12 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 144 Tampines St 12 have recently resold for a median of about S$545k (S$511 psf), from 214 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 144 Tampines St 12 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$340k; 4-Room ≈ S$550k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 144 Tampines St 12 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 144 Tampines St 12 has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 144 Tampines St 12?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 144 Tampines St 12 is about 6.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$545k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 144 Tampines St 12?⌄
For a flat at about S$545k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,345/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,046/mo after a S$136k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 144 Tampines St 12?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 144 Tampines St 12 is Tampines West MRT, about 671 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 144 Tampines St 12?⌄
Tampines Primary School, Junyuan Primary School, St. Hilda's Primary School, Yumin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 144 Tampines St 12 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.