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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$538k (91 sqm), from 149 resales on record. 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$538k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 159 Tampines St 12?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$538k (S$549 psf), from 149 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 149 | S$538,000recent | 91 sqm | S$549 psf |
“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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 159 Tampines St 12?
Block 159 Tampines St 12 has 149 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$655,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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$588,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$545,000 |
| 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 |
| Aug 2017 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$482,000 |
What flat types are in Block 159 Tampines St 12?
Block 159 Tampines St 12 has 132 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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$538k) needs about S$4,289/mo in income and S$2,020/mo in repayments, after S$10,740 stamp duty and a S$135k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$538k) — 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$10,740
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$135k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,020/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,289/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 159 Tampines St 12
What is the resale price at Block 159 Tampines St 12?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 159 Tampines St 12 have recently resold around S$538k (91 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 159 Tampines St 12?⌄
Block 159 Tampines St 12 has approximately 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 159 Tampines St 12?⌄
Block 159 Tampines St 12 has 132 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 159 Tampines St 12 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 159 Tampines St 12 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈57 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
