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Block 209 Tampines St 21

209 Tampines St 21, Singapore 520209

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jun 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 209 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1981, with 84 dwelling units. Across 126 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$426k (S$471 psf, 75 sqm). The lease has approximately 55 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 209 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 209 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1981, with 84 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1981
Storeys
8
Total units
84
Flat model
Model A
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$426k
Last transacted
Jun 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 55 years
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What are resale prices at Block 209 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$426k (S$471 psf), from 126 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room93S$380,000recent75 sqmS$471 psf
4-Room33S$292,000recent104 sqmS$241 psf

Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$620k) 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 Jun 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 209 Tampines St 21 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 209 Tampines St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.6% (from 18 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,700/mo

18 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

7.6%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$32,400

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room7S$3,200/mo
3-Room11S$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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 209 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 209 Tampines St 21 has 126 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$465,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jun 20263-Room07 TO 0975 sqmS$465,000
Apr 20263-Room04 TO 0679 sqmS$498,000
Aug 20243-Room04 TO 0675 sqmS$435,000
Aug 20243-Room04 TO 0675 sqmS$460,000
Apr 20233-Room04 TO 0679 sqmS$426,000
Nov 20223-Room01 TO 0375 sqmS$385,000
Feb 20223-Room01 TO 0375 sqmS$380,000
Jul 20213-Room01 TO 0375 sqmS$370,000
Jul 20214-Room01 TO 03133 sqmS$535,000
Jan 20203-Room07 TO 0975 sqmS$328,000
Sept 20183-Room04 TO 0679 sqmS$333,000
Jun 20184-Room07 TO 09104 sqmS$470,000
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What flat types are in Block 209 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 209 Tampines St 21 has 84 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.

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

3-Room: 564-Room: 28
6

Where is Block 209 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 209 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines.

Block 209 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 21. The block is recorded as completed around 1981, with up to 8 storeys. It has an estimated 84 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 209 Tampines St 21, Singapore 520209. 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 516m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, YES SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Tampines Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines East Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 209 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 209 Tampines St 21 is Tampines East MRT, about 516 m away (~8 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority209 m
  • Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority273 m
  • Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km501 m
  • Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km520 m
  • Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km703 m
  • Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority722 m
  • East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority987 m
  • East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km991 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tampines 1 · 901 mSupermarket: Yes Supermarket Pte Ltd · 172 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 209 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 209 Tampines St 21 (~S$426k) needs about S$3,396/mo in income and S$1,599/mo in repayments, after S$7,380 stamp duty and a S$107k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$426k) — 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$7,380

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$107k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,599/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,396/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 sales at Block 209 Tampines St 21 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 209 Tampines St 21

How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 209 Tampines St 21 cost?

3-Room flats at Block 209 Tampines St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$426k (S$471 psf), from 126 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 209 Tampines St 21 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$380k; 4-Room ≈ S$292k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 209 Tampines St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 209 Tampines St 21 has about 55 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 209 Tampines St 21?

Gross rental yield at Block 209 Tampines St 21 is about 7.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$426k. 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 209 Tampines St 21?

For a flat at about S$426k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,396/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,599/mo after a S$107k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 209 Tampines St 21?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 209 Tampines St 21 is Tampines East MRT, about 516 m away (~8 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 209 Tampines St 21?

Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, East Spring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 209 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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