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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (102 sqm), from 209 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 253 Tampines St 21
What is the resale price at Block 253 Tampines St 21?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 253 Tampines St 21 have recently resold around S$580k (102 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 253 Tampines St 21 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$388k; 4-Room ≈ S$580k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 253 Tampines St 21?⌄
Block 253 Tampines St 21 has approximately 57 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 253 Tampines St 21?⌄
Block 253 Tampines St 21 has 140 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 253 Tampines St 21 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 253 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 (≈57 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
