Block 208 Tampines St 21
208 Tampines St 21, Singapore 520208
Block 208 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1981, with 87 dwelling units. Across 106 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$451k (S$530 psf, 79 sqm). The lease has approximately 56 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 208 Tampines St 21?
Block 208 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1981, with 87 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1981
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 87
- Flat model
- Model A · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$451k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 56 years
What are resale prices at Block 208 Tampines St 21?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$451k (S$530 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 83 | S$400,000recent | 75 sqm | S$495 psf |
| 4-Room | 20 | S$280,000recent | 108 sqm | S$227 psf |
| Executive | 3 | S$545,000recent | 150 sqm | S$338 psf |
Live now: 0 flats 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 208 Tampines St 21 get?
Flats at Block 208 Tampines St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.4% (from 19 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
19 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 14 | S$2,400/mo |
| 4-Room | 5 | S$3,300/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 208 Tampines St 21?
Block 208 Tampines St 21 has 106 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$493,888 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 79 sqm | S$493,888 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 75 sqm | S$532,888 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 75 sqm | S$512,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 75 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 75 sqm | S$446,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 79 sqm | S$450,800 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jun 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 150 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 79 sqm | S$316,888 |
| Apr 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 79 sqm | S$318,000 |
| Aug 2016 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 79 sqm | S$330,000 |
What flat types are in Block 208 Tampines St 21?
Block 208 Tampines St 21 has 87 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 208 Tampines St 21?
Block 208 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 208 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 21. The block is recorded as completed around 1981, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 87 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 208 Tampines St 21, Singapore 520208. 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 East MRT, approximately 582m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines Mall for shopping, YES SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Jln Pelatok Pg for greenery and recreation, and Tampines East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 208 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 208 Tampines St 21 is Tampines East MRT, about 582 m away (~9 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT582 m · ~9 min
- Tampines MRT582 m · ~9 min
- Simei MRT891 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority192 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority289 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km549 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km566 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km760 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority802 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority972 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 208 Tampines St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 208 Tampines St 21 (~S$451k) needs about S$3,594/mo in income and S$1,693/mo in repayments, after S$8,124 stamp duty and a S$113k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$451k) — 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$8,124
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$113k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,693/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,594/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 208 Tampines St 21
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 208 Tampines St 21 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 208 Tampines St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$451k (S$530 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 208 Tampines St 21 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$400k; 4-Room ≈ S$280k; Executive ≈ S$545k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 208 Tampines St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 208 Tampines St 21 has about 56 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1981). 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 208 Tampines St 21?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 208 Tampines St 21 is about 6.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$451k. 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 208 Tampines St 21?⌄
For a flat at about S$451k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,594/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,693/mo after a S$113k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 208 Tampines St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 208 Tampines St 21 is Tampines East MRT, about 582 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 208 Tampines St 21?⌄
Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, East Spring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 208 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.