Block 246 Tampines St 21
246 Tampines St 21, Singapore 521246
Block 246 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 137 dwelling units. Across 202 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$595 psf, 82 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 246 Tampines St 21?
Block 246 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 137 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 137
- Flat model
- New Generation · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$480k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 246 Tampines St 21?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$595 psf), from 202 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 177 | S$440,000recent | 67 sqm | S$539 psf |
| 4-Room | 23 | S$400,000recent | 93 sqm | S$400 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$800,000 | 135 sqm | S$551 psf |
| Executive | 1 | S$780,000 | 162 sqm | S$447 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$614k) and 1 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 246 Tampines St 21 get?
Flats at Block 246 Tampines St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,600/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$2,400/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 246 Tampines St 21?
Block 246 Tampines St 21 has 202 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$455,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$388,888 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 82 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 135 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$420,000 |
What flat types are in Block 246 Tampines St 21?
Block 246 Tampines St 21 has 137 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 246 Tampines St 21?
Block 246 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 246 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 21. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 137 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, 5-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 246 Tampines St 21, Singapore 521246. 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 886m 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 246 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 246 Tampines St 21 is Tampines MRT, about 887 m away (~14 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT887 m · ~14 min
- Tampines East MRT887 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 km222 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority419 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority493 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority525 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority541 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km551 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority823 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 246 Tampines St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 246 Tampines St 21 (~S$480k) needs about S$3,826/mo in income and S$1,802/mo in repayments, after S$9,000 stamp duty and a S$120k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$480k) — 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$9,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$120k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,802/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,826/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 246 Tampines St 21
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 246 Tampines St 21 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 246 Tampines St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$480k (S$595 psf), from 202 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 246 Tampines St 21 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$440k; 4-Room ≈ S$400k; 5-Room ≈ S$800k; Executive ≈ S$780k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 246 Tampines St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 246 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 246 Tampines St 21?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 246 Tampines St 21 is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$480k. 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 246 Tampines St 21?⌄
For a flat at about S$480k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,826/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,802/mo after a S$120k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 246 Tampines St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 246 Tampines St 21 is Tampines MRT, about 887 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 246 Tampines St 21?⌄
Yumin Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, Tampines Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 246 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.