Block 159 Tampines St 12
159 Tampines St 12, Singapore 521159
Block 159 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 132 dwelling units. Across 150 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$545k (S$556 psf, 91 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 159 Tampines St 12?
Block 159 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 132 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 132
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$545k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 159 Tampines St 12?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$545k (S$556 psf), from 150 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 150 | S$545,000recent | 91 sqm | S$556 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 159 Tampines St 12 get?
Flats at Block 159 Tampines St 12 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,400/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,400/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 159 Tampines St 12?
Block 159 Tampines St 12 has 150 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$611,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$611,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$655,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$623,800 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$420,000 |
What flat types are in Block 159 Tampines St 12?
Block 159 Tampines St 12 has 132 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 159 Tampines St 12?
Block 159 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 159 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 132 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 159 Tampines St 12, Singapore 521159. 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 MRT Exit C, approximately 292m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 137 Tampines Street 11 for food options, Sun Plaza Pk for greenery and recreation, Tampines Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines Changkat Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 159 Tampines St 12 from MRT and schools?
8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority267 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km281 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km480 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority491 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority596 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority769 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority837 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km950 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 159 Tampines St 12?
Buying a flat at Block 159 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 159 Tampines St 12
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 159 Tampines St 12 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 159 Tampines St 12 have recently resold for a median of about S$545k (S$556 psf), from 150 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 159 Tampines St 12 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 159 Tampines St 12 has about 57 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 159 Tampines St 12?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 159 Tampines St 12 is about 7.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,400/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 159 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.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 159 Tampines St 12?⌄
Tampines Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 159 Tampines St 12 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.