Block 157 Tampines St 12
157 Tampines St 12, Singapore 521157
Block 157 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 153 dwelling units. Across 191 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$683 psf, 68 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 157 Tampines St 12?
Block 157 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 153 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 153
- Flat model
- New Generation · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$500k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 157 Tampines St 12?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$683 psf), from 191 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 161 | S$488,888recent | 68 sqm | S$668 psf |
| 4-Room | 29 | S$462,000recent | 93 sqm | S$462 psf |
| Executive | 1 | S$730,000 | 163 sqm | S$416 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 6 for rent (median S$3,200/mo) — 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 157 Tampines St 12 get?
Flats at Block 157 Tampines St 12 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.2% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,900/mo |
| 4-Room | 10 | S$2,900/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 157 Tampines St 12?
Block 157 Tampines St 12 has 191 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$535,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$548,888 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$523,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$488,888 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$500,088 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$461,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$448,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$430,000 |
What flat types are in Block 157 Tampines St 12?
Block 157 Tampines St 12 has 153 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 157 Tampines St 12?
Block 157 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 157 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 12. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 153 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 157 Tampines St 12, Singapore 521157. 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 956m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub for food options, Sun Plaza Pk for greenery and recreation, Tampines Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines Central Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 157 Tampines St 12 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 157 Tampines St 12 is Tampines West MRT, about 957 m away (~15 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT957 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority182 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km218 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km563 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority607 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority712 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority735 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority824 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km835 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 157 Tampines St 12?
Buying a flat at Block 157 Tampines St 12 (~S$500k) needs about S$3,987/mo in income and S$1,878/mo in repayments, after S$9,603 stamp duty and a S$125k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$500k) — 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$9,603
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$125k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,878/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,987/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 157 Tampines St 12
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 157 Tampines St 12 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 157 Tampines St 12 have recently resold for a median of about S$500k (S$683 psf), from 191 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 157 Tampines St 12 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$489k; 4-Room ≈ S$462k; Executive ≈ S$730k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 157 Tampines St 12 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 157 Tampines St 12 has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). 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 157 Tampines St 12?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 157 Tampines St 12 is about 7.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$500k. 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 157 Tampines St 12?⌄
For a flat at about S$500k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,987/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,878/mo after a S$125k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 157 Tampines St 12?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 157 Tampines St 12 is Tampines West MRT, about 957 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 157 Tampines St 12?⌄
Tampines Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 157 Tampines St 12 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.