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Block 233 Tampines St 21

233 Tampines St 21, Singapore 521233

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Oct 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 233 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 110 dwelling units. Across 133 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$688k (S$540 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 233 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 233 Tampines St 21 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$688k
Last transacted
Oct 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 59 years
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What are resale prices at Block 233 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$688k (S$540 psf), from 133 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room14S$268,000recent98 sqmS$254 psf
5-Room119S$688,000recent121 sqmS$528 psf

Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block 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 Oct 2025.

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What rent and yield does Block 233 Tampines St 21 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 233 Tampines St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.5% (from 10 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,600/mo

10 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

4.5%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$31,200

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
5-Room10S$2,600/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 233 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 233 Tampines St 21 has 133 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$730,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Oct 20255-Room04 TO 06121 sqmS$730,000
Jun 20255-Room01 TO 03121 sqmS$703,888
May 20255-Room01 TO 03121 sqmS$688,000
Dec 20245-Room04 TO 06121 sqmS$720,000
Dec 20245-Room07 TO 09121 sqmS$735,000
Sept 20244-Room10 TO 1298 sqmS$626,000
Jul 20245-Room07 TO 09121 sqmS$708,000
Feb 20245-Room10 TO 12125 sqmS$750,000
Feb 20245-Room01 TO 03121 sqmS$642,000
Jan 20245-Room10 TO 12121 sqmS$688,000
Jul 20235-Room01 TO 03121 sqmS$650,000
Jun 20225-Room04 TO 06121 sqmS$590,000
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What flat types are in Block 233 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 233 Tampines St 21 has 110 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / New Generation model.

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

5-Room: 944-Room: 16
6

Where is Block 233 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 233 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines.

Block 233 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 21. 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 233 Tampines St 21, Singapore 521233. 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 790m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub for food options, Sun Plaza Pk for greenery and recreation, Tampines Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines North Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 233 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 233 Tampines St 21 is Tampines East MRT, about 790 m away (~12 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority199 m
  • Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km290 m
  • Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority471 m
  • Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority656 m
  • Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority766 m
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority835 m
  • Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km874 m
  • Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km967 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tampines 1 · 363 mSupermarket: Sheng Siong Supermarket Pte Ltd · 184 mHawker centre: Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub · 871 mPark: Sun Plaza Pk · 513 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 233 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 233 Tampines St 21 (~S$688k) needs about S$5,485/mo in income and S$2,583/mo in repayments, after S$15,240 stamp duty and a S$172k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$688k) — 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$15,240

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$172k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,583/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$5,485/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 233 Tampines St 21

How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 233 Tampines St 21 cost?

5-Room flats at Block 233 Tampines St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$688k (S$540 psf), from 133 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 233 Tampines St 21 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$268k; 5-Room ≈ S$688k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 233 Tampines St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 233 Tampines St 21 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 233 Tampines St 21?

Gross rental yield at Block 233 Tampines St 21 is about 4.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$688k. 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 233 Tampines St 21?

For a flat at about S$688k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,485/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,583/mo after a S$172k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 233 Tampines St 21?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 233 Tampines St 21 is Tampines East MRT, about 790 m away (~12 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 233 Tampines St 21?

Gongshang Primary School, Tampines North Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 233 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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