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Block 165 Tampines St 12

165 Tampines St 12, Singapore 521165

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Jan 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 165 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 100 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$740k (133 sqm), from 107 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 165 Tampines St 12?

Key Takeaway

Block 165 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 100 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1983
Storeys
11
Total units
100
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$740k
Last transacted
Jan 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 58 years
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What are resale prices at Block 165 Tampines St 12?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$740k (S$517 psf), from 107 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room19S$292,000recent103 sqmS$263 psf
5-Room88S$740,000recent133 sqmS$517 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 Jan 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 165 Tampines St 12?

Key Takeaway

Block 165 Tampines St 12 has 107 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$867,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jan 20265-Room10 TO 12134 sqmS$867,000
Sept 20255-Room07 TO 09133 sqmS$830,000
Apr 20255-Room10 TO 12133 sqmS$860,000
Apr 20255-Room10 TO 12134 sqmS$885,000
Aug 20245-Room10 TO 12133 sqmS$938,000
Jul 20245-Room07 TO 09133 sqmS$772,888
Feb 20245-Room01 TO 03133 sqmS$728,888
Jan 20235-Room07 TO 09133 sqmS$740,000
Nov 20215-Room10 TO 12133 sqmS$670,000
Oct 20214-Room10 TO 12103 sqmS$472,000
Oct 20204-Room10 TO 12103 sqmS$458,000
Jun 20205-Room07 TO 09133 sqmS$590,000
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What flat types are in Block 165 Tampines St 12?

Key Takeaway

Block 165 Tampines St 12 has 100 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 844-Room: 16
5

How far is Block 165 Tampines St 12 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 165 Tampines St 12 is Tampines West MRT, about 924 m away (~14 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km177 m
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority214 m
  • Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority559 m
  • Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority637 m
  • Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km651 m
  • Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority754 m
  • St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km919 m
  • Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority958 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tampines Mall · 386 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 274 mHawker centre: Blk 137 Tampines Street 11 · 453 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 165 Tampines St 12?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 165 Tampines St 12 (~S$740k) needs about S$5,899/mo in income and S$2,778/mo in repayments, after S$16,800 stamp duty and a S$185k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$740k) — 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$16,800

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$185k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,778/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$5,899/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 165 Tampines St 12

What is the resale price at Block 165 Tampines St 12?

5-Room flats at Block 165 Tampines St 12 have recently resold around S$740k (133 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 165 Tampines St 12 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$292k; 5-Room ≈ S$740k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 165 Tampines St 12?

Block 165 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 165 Tampines St 12?

Block 165 Tampines St 12 has 100 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 165 Tampines St 12?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 165 Tampines St 12 is Tampines West MRT, about 924 m away (~14 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 165 Tampines St 12?

Tampines Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 165 Tampines St 12 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 165 Tampines St 12 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 165 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.

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