Block 161 Tampines St 12
161 Tampines St 12, Singapore 521161
Block 161 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 160 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$595k (105 sqm), from 208 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 161 Tampines St 12?
Block 161 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 160 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 160
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$595k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 161 Tampines St 12?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$595k (S$585 psf), from 208 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 81 | S$383,000recent | 74 sqm | S$481 psf |
| 4-Room | 127 | S$610,000recent | 106 sqm | S$532 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 161 Tampines St 12?
Block 161 Tampines St 12 has 208 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$668,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$575,000 |
What flat types are in Block 161 Tampines St 12?
Block 161 Tampines St 12 has 160 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 161 Tampines St 12 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 161 Tampines St 12 is Tampines West MRT, about 976 m away (~15 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT976 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km208 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority221 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority519 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km575 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority608 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority788 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority877 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km931 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 161 Tampines St 12?
Buying a flat at Block 161 Tampines St 12 (~S$595k) needs about S$4,743/mo in income and S$2,234/mo in repayments, after S$12,450 stamp duty and a S$149k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$595k) — 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$12,450
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$149k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,234/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,743/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 161 Tampines St 12
What is the resale price at Block 161 Tampines St 12?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 161 Tampines St 12 have recently resold around S$595k (105 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 161 Tampines St 12 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$383k; 4-Room ≈ S$610k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 161 Tampines St 12?⌄
Block 161 Tampines St 12 has approximately 58 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 161 Tampines St 12?⌄
Block 161 Tampines St 12 has 160 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 161 Tampines St 12?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 161 Tampines St 12 is Tampines West MRT, about 976 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 161 Tampines St 12?⌄
Tampines Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 161 Tampines St 12 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 161 Tampines St 12 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 161 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 (≈58 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
