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. Across 208 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$595k (S$585 psf, 105 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A
- 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 |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block and 1 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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 161 Tampines St 12 get?
Flats at Block 161 Tampines St 12 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 23 | S$3,300/mo |
| 3-Room | 15 | 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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 161 Tampines St 12?
Block 161 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 161 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 12. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 160 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 161 Tampines St 12, Singapore 521161. 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 976m away, around 15 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 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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 161 Tampines St 12 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 161 Tampines St 12
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 161 Tampines St 12 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 161 Tampines St 12 have recently resold for a median of about S$595k (S$585 psf), from 208 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 161 Tampines St 12 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$383k; 4-Room ≈ S$610k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 161 Tampines St 12 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 161 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 161 Tampines St 12?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 161 Tampines St 12 is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$595k. 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 161 Tampines St 12?⌄
For a flat at about S$595k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,743/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,234/mo after a S$149k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.