Block 163 Tampines St 12
163 Tampines St 12, Singapore 521163
Block 163 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 120 dwelling units. Across 162 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$524k (S$455 psf, 107 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 163 Tampines St 12?
Block 163 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 120
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$524k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 163 Tampines St 12?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$524k (S$455 psf), from 162 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 162 | S$523,888recent | 107 sqm | S$455 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 163 Tampines St 12 get?
Flats at Block 163 Tampines St 12 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$2,500/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 163 Tampines St 12?
Block 163 Tampines St 12 has 162 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$660,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 108 sqm | S$562,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$469,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 107 sqm | S$523,888 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$463,000 |
What flat types are in Block 163 Tampines St 12?
Block 163 Tampines St 12 has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 163 Tampines St 12?
Block 163 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 163 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 120 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 163 Tampines St 12, Singapore 521163. 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 Simei MRT, approximately 964m 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, Tampines Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines Changkat Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 163 Tampines St 12 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 163 Tampines St 12 is Simei MRT, about 964 m away (~15 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT964 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 km357 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority385 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority387 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority457 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km548 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority876 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority934 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 163 Tampines St 12?
Buying a flat at Block 163 Tampines St 12 (~S$524k) needs about S$4,176/mo in income and S$1,967/mo in repayments, after S$10,317 stamp duty and a S$131k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$524k) — 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$10,317
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$131k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,967/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,176/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 163 Tampines St 12 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 163 Tampines St 12
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 163 Tampines St 12 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 163 Tampines St 12 have recently resold for a median of about S$524k (S$455 psf), from 162 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 163 Tampines St 12 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 163 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 163 Tampines St 12?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 163 Tampines St 12 is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$524k. 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 163 Tampines St 12?⌄
For a flat at about S$524k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,176/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,967/mo after a S$131k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 163 Tampines St 12?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 163 Tampines St 12 is Simei MRT, about 964 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 163 Tampines St 12?⌄
Tampines Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 163 Tampines St 12 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.