Block 248 Tampines St 21
248 Tampines St 21, Singapore 521248
Block 248 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 100 dwelling units. Across 127 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$512k (S$523 psf, 91 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 248 Tampines St 21?
Block 248 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 100 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 100
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$512k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 248 Tampines St 21?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$512k (S$523 psf), from 127 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 127 | S$512,000recent | 91 sqm | S$523 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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 248 Tampines St 21 get?
Flats at Block 248 Tampines St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,100/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 248 Tampines St 21?
Block 248 Tampines St 21 has 127 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$648,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$648,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$620,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$515,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$512,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$477,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$420,000 |
What flat types are in Block 248 Tampines St 21?
Block 248 Tampines St 21 has 100 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 248 Tampines St 21?
Block 248 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 248 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 100 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 248 Tampines St 21, Singapore 521248. 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 963m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative 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 248 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 248 Tampines St 21 is Tampines East MRT, about 963 m away (~15 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT963 m · ~15 min
- Tampines MRT963 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 km330 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority379 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority419 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km432 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority495 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority633 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority969 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority985 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 248 Tampines St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 248 Tampines St 21 (~S$512k) needs about S$4,082/mo in income and S$1,922/mo in repayments, after S$9,960 stamp duty and a S$128k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$512k) — 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$9,960
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$128k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,922/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,082/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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Eyeing Block 248 Tampines St 21? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 248 Tampines St 21 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 248 Tampines St 21
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 248 Tampines St 21 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 248 Tampines St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$512k (S$523 psf), from 127 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 248 Tampines St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 248 Tampines St 21 has about 58 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 248 Tampines St 21?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 248 Tampines St 21 is about 7.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$512k. 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 248 Tampines St 21?⌄
For a flat at about S$512k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,082/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,922/mo after a S$128k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 248 Tampines St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 248 Tampines St 21 is Tampines East MRT, about 963 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 248 Tampines St 21?⌄
Yumin Primary School, Tampines Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 248 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.