Block 166 Tampines St 12
166 Tampines St 12, Singapore 521166
Block 166 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 102 dwelling units. Across 125 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$538 psf, 107 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 166 Tampines St 12?
Block 166 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 102 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 8
- Total units
- 102
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$610k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 166 Tampines St 12?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$538 psf), from 125 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 125 | S$610,000recent | 107 sqm | S$538 psf |
Live now: 8 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$652k) and 2 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 Aug 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 166 Tampines St 12 get?
Flats at Block 166 Tampines St 12 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.3% (from 18 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,200/mo
18 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$26,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 18 | S$2,200/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 166 Tampines St 12?
Block 166 Tampines St 12 has 125 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$625,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$629,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$650,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$575,888 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$550,000 |
What flat types are in Block 166 Tampines St 12?
Block 166 Tampines St 12 has 102 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 166 Tampines St 12?
Block 166 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 166 Tampines St 12 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 12. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 8 storeys. It has an estimated 102 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 166 Tampines St 12, Singapore 521166. 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 962m 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 166 Tampines St 12 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 166 Tampines St 12 is Tampines West MRT, about 962 m away (~15 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT962 m · ~15 min
- Simei MRT993 m · ~16 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km246 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority290 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority525 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority591 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km664 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority809 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority982 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km986 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 166 Tampines St 12?
Buying a flat at Block 166 Tampines St 12 (~S$610k) needs about S$4,863/mo in income and S$2,290/mo in repayments, after S$12,900 stamp duty and a S$153k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$610k) — 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$12,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$153k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,290/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,863/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 166 Tampines St 12 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 166 Tampines St 12
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 166 Tampines St 12 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 166 Tampines St 12 have recently resold for a median of about S$610k (S$538 psf), from 125 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 166 Tampines St 12 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 166 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 166 Tampines St 12?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 166 Tampines St 12 is about 4.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,200/mo against a resale price of about S$610k. 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 166 Tampines St 12?⌄
For a flat at about S$610k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,863/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,290/mo after a S$153k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 166 Tampines St 12?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 166 Tampines St 12 is Tampines West MRT, about 962 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 166 Tampines St 12?⌄
Tampines Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 166 Tampines St 12 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.