Block 229 Tampines St 23
229 Tampines St 23, Singapore 521229
Block 229 Tampines St 23 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 110 dwelling units. Across 197 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$698k (S$545 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 229 Tampines St 23?
Block 229 Tampines St 23 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 110
- Flat model
- Improved · New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$698k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 229 Tampines St 23?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$698k (S$545 psf), from 197 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 22 | S$390,000recent | 98 sqm | S$370 psf |
| 5-Room | 175 | S$698,000recent | 121 sqm | S$536 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 4 for rent (median S$900/mo) — 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.
What rent and yield does Block 229 Tampines St 23 get?
Flats at Block 229 Tampines St 23 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.2% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 14 | S$3,000/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 229 Tampines St 23?
Block 229 Tampines St 23 has 197 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$742,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$742,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$767,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$745,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 98 sqm | S$636,888 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$689,500 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$698,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$695,000 |
What flat types are in Block 229 Tampines St 23?
Block 229 Tampines St 23 has 110 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 229 Tampines St 23?
Block 229 Tampines St 23 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 229 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 110 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 229 Tampines St 23, Singapore 521229. 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 82m away, around 1 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 229 Tampines St 23 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 229 Tampines St 23 is Tampines MRT, about 82 m away (~1 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT82 m · ~1 min
- Tampines East MRT82 m · ~1 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km291 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km351 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority556 m
- Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km582 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km585 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority645 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority646 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km745 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 229 Tampines St 23?
Buying a flat at Block 229 Tampines St 23 (~S$698k) needs about S$5,564/mo in income and S$2,621/mo in repayments, after S$15,540 stamp duty and a S$175k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$698k) — 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$15,540
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$175k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,621/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,564/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 229 Tampines St 23
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 229 Tampines St 23 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 229 Tampines St 23 have recently resold for a median of about S$698k (S$545 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 229 Tampines St 23 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$390k; 5-Room ≈ S$698k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 229 Tampines St 23 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 229 Tampines St 23 has about 58 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 229 Tampines St 23?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 229 Tampines St 23 is about 5.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$698k. 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 229 Tampines St 23?⌄
For a flat at about S$698k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,564/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,621/mo after a S$175k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 229 Tampines St 23?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 229 Tampines St 23 is Tampines MRT, about 82 m away (~1 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 229 Tampines St 23?⌄
Gongshang Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Tampines North Primary School are within 1 km of Block 229 Tampines St 23 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.