Block 244 Tampines St 21
244 Tampines St 21, Singapore 521244
Block 244 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 110 dwelling units. Across 184 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$494k (S$596 psf, 74 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 244 Tampines St 21?
Block 244 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 110
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$494k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 244 Tampines St 21?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$494k (S$596 psf), from 184 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 117 | S$450,000recent | 74 sqm | S$565 psf |
| 4-Room | 67 | S$515,000recent | 105 sqm | S$460 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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 244 Tampines St 21 get?
Flats at Block 244 Tampines St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 12 | S$2,550/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 244 Tampines St 21?
Block 244 Tampines St 21 has 184 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$490,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$508,888 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$493,888 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$466,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$587,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$570,000 |
What flat types are in Block 244 Tampines St 21?
Block 244 Tampines St 21 has 110 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 244 Tampines St 21?
Block 244 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 244 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 21. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, 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 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 244 Tampines St 21, Singapore 521244. 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 877m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) 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.
How far is Block 244 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 244 Tampines St 21 is Tampines East MRT, about 877 m away (~14 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT877 m · ~14 min
- Tampines MRT877 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km211 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority441 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority466 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority566 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority588 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km597 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority763 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 244 Tampines St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 244 Tampines St 21 (~S$494k) needs about S$3,937/mo in income and S$1,854/mo in repayments, after S$9,417 stamp duty and a S$123k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$494k) — 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$9,417
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$123k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,854/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,937/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 244 Tampines St 21 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 244 Tampines St 21
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 244 Tampines St 21 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 244 Tampines St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$494k (S$596 psf), from 184 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 244 Tampines St 21 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$450k; 4-Room ≈ S$515k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 244 Tampines St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 244 Tampines St 21 has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). 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 244 Tampines St 21?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 244 Tampines St 21 is about 7.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$494k. 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 244 Tampines St 21?⌄
For a flat at about S$494k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,937/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,854/mo after a S$123k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 244 Tampines St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 244 Tampines St 21 is Tampines East MRT, about 877 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 244 Tampines St 21?⌄
Gongshang Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Tampines Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 244 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.