Block 217 Tampines St 23
217 Tampines St 23, Singapore 520217
Block 217 Tampines St 23 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 131 dwelling units. Across 197 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (S$569 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 217 Tampines St 23?
Block 217 Tampines St 23 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 131 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 131
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$420k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 217 Tampines St 23?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (S$569 psf), from 197 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 140 | S$410,000recent | 67 sqm | S$569 psf |
| 4-Room | 57 | S$393,000recent | 93 sqm | S$390 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$460k) 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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 217 Tampines St 23 get?
Flats at Block 217 Tampines St 23 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,700/mo |
| 4-Room | 12 | S$3,200/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 217 Tampines St 23?
Block 217 Tampines St 23 has 197 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$460,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 71 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 70 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$348,000 |
What flat types are in Block 217 Tampines St 23?
Block 217 Tampines St 23 has 131 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 217 Tampines St 23?
Block 217 Tampines St 23 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 217 Tampines St 23 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 23. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 131 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 217 Tampines St 23, Singapore 520217. 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 382m away, around 6 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.
How far is Block 217 Tampines St 23 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 217 Tampines St 23 is Tampines East MRT, about 382 m away (~6 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT382 m · ~6 min
- Tampines MRT382 m · ~6 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km322 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority356 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority388 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority458 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km544 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km592 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority783 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km868 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 217 Tampines St 23?
Buying a flat at Block 217 Tampines St 23 (~S$420k) needs about S$3,348/mo in income and S$1,577/mo in repayments, after S$7,200 stamp duty and a S$105k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$420k) — 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$7,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$105k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,577/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,348/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 217 Tampines St 23 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 217 Tampines St 23
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 217 Tampines St 23 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 217 Tampines St 23 have recently resold for a median of about S$420k (S$569 psf), from 197 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 217 Tampines St 23 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$410k; 4-Room ≈ S$393k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 217 Tampines St 23 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 217 Tampines St 23 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). 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 217 Tampines St 23?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 217 Tampines St 23 is about 8.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$420k. 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 217 Tampines St 23?⌄
For a flat at about S$420k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,348/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,577/mo after a S$105k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 217 Tampines St 23?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 217 Tampines St 23 is Tampines East MRT, about 382 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 217 Tampines St 23?⌄
Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, Tampines North Primary School are within 1 km of Block 217 Tampines St 23 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.