Block 249 Tampines St 21
249 Tampines St 21, Singapore 520249
Block 249 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 126 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (102 sqm), from 190 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 249 Tampines St 21?
Block 249 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 126 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 126
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$500k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 249 Tampines St 21?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$545 psf), from 190 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 81 | S$397,000recent | 74 sqm | S$495 psf |
| 4-Room | 109 | S$525,000recent | 104 sqm | S$469 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 249 Tampines St 21?
Block 249 Tampines St 21 has 190 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$612,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$612,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 79 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 79 sqm | S$456,888 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 102 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$621,888 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$460,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 79 sqm | S$453,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$610,000 |
What flat types are in Block 249 Tampines St 21?
Block 249 Tampines St 21 has 126 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 249 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 249 Tampines St 21 is Tampines East MRT, about 838 m away (~13 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT838 m · ~13 min
- Tampines MRT838 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority231 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km268 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority351 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority547 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km550 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority601 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority958 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km965 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 249 Tampines St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 249 Tampines St 21 (~S$500k) needs about S$3,986/mo in income and S$1,877/mo in repayments, after S$9,600 stamp duty and a S$125k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$500k) — 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$9,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$125k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,877/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,986/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 249 Tampines St 21
What is the resale price at Block 249 Tampines St 21?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 249 Tampines St 21 have recently resold around S$500k (102 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 249 Tampines St 21 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$397k; 4-Room ≈ S$525k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 249 Tampines St 21?⌄
Block 249 Tampines St 21 has approximately 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 249 Tampines St 21?⌄
Block 249 Tampines St 21 has 126 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 249 Tampines St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 249 Tampines St 21 is Tampines East MRT, about 838 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 249 Tampines St 21?⌄
Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Tampines Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 249 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 249 Tampines St 21 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 249 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 (≈58 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
