Block 253 Tampines St 21
253 Tampines St 21, Singapore 521253
Block 253 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 140 dwelling units. Across 209 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$552 psf, 102 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 253 Tampines St 21?
Block 253 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 140 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 140
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$580k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 253 Tampines St 21?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$552 psf), from 209 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 87 | S$388,000recent | 74 sqm | S$487 psf |
| 4-Room | 122 | S$580,000recent | 104 sqm | S$524 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 253 Tampines St 21 get?
Flats at Block 253 Tampines St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 20 | S$2,800/mo |
| 4-Room | 19 | S$2,500/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 253 Tampines St 21?
Block 253 Tampines St 21 has 209 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$580,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 79 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$622,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$500,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 102 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$615,000 |
What flat types are in Block 253 Tampines St 21?
Block 253 Tampines St 21 has 140 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 253 Tampines St 21?
Block 253 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 253 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 140 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 253 Tampines St 21, Singapore 521253. 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 794m away, around 12 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 253 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 253 Tampines St 21 is Tampines MRT, about 795 m away (~12 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT795 m · ~12 min
- Tampines East MRT795 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km143 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority341 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority456 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority463 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority599 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km618 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority805 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km969 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 253 Tampines St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 253 Tampines St 21 (~S$580k) needs about S$4,624/mo in income and S$2,178/mo in repayments, after S$12,000 stamp duty and a S$145k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$580k) — 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$12,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$145k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,178/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,624/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 253 Tampines St 21 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 253 Tampines St 21
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 253 Tampines St 21 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 253 Tampines St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$580k (S$552 psf), from 209 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 253 Tampines St 21 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$388k; 4-Room ≈ S$580k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 253 Tampines St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 253 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 253 Tampines St 21?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 253 Tampines St 21 is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$580k. 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 253 Tampines St 21?⌄
For a flat at about S$580k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,624/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,178/mo after a S$145k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 253 Tampines St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 253 Tampines St 21 is Tampines MRT, about 795 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 253 Tampines St 21?⌄
Yumin Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Tampines Primary School are within 1 km of Block 253 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.