Block 242 Tampines St 21
242 Tampines St 21, Singapore 521242
Block 242 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 32 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$365k (67 sqm), from 48 resales on record. The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 242 Tampines St 21?
Block 242 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 32 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 32
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$365k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 242 Tampines St 21?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$365k (S$480 psf), from 48 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 28 | S$183,000recent | 67 sqm | S$254 psf |
| 4-Room | 20 | S$273,000recent | 93 sqm | S$273 psf |
“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 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 242 Tampines St 21?
Block 242 Tampines St 21 has 48 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$645,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 97 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 97 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Apr 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$342,000 |
| Aug 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$325,000 |
| Sept 2009 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Jul 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Oct 2006 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$183,000 |
What flat types are in Block 242 Tampines St 21?
Block 242 Tampines St 21 has 32 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 242 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 242 Tampines St 21 is Tampines MRT, about 926 m away (~15 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT926 m · ~15 min
- Tampines East MRT926 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km265 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority454 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority528 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority554 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km591 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority651 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority754 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 242 Tampines St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 242 Tampines St 21 (~S$365k) needs about S$2,910/mo in income and S$1,370/mo in repayments, after S$5,550 stamp duty and a S$91k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$365k) — 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$5,550
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$91k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,370/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,910/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 242 Tampines St 21
What is the resale price at Block 242 Tampines St 21?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 242 Tampines St 21 have recently resold around S$365k (67 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 242 Tampines St 21 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$183k; 4-Room ≈ S$273k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 242 Tampines St 21?⌄
Block 242 Tampines St 21 has approximately 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 242 Tampines St 21?⌄
Block 242 Tampines St 21 has 32 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 242 Tampines St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 242 Tampines St 21 is Tampines MRT, about 926 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 242 Tampines St 21?⌄
Gongshang Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Tampines Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 242 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 242 Tampines St 21 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 242 Tampines St 21 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈59 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
