Block 254 Tampines St 21
254 Tampines St 21, Singapore 521254
Block 254 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 90 dwelling units. Across 123 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$468 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 254 Tampines St 21?
Block 254 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 90 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 90
- Flat model
- Improved · New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$610k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 254 Tampines St 21?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$468 psf), from 123 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 16 | S$308,000recent | 98 sqm | S$292 psf |
| 5-Room | 107 | S$610,000recent | 121 sqm | S$468 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$728k) 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 Aug 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 254 Tampines St 21 get?
Flats at Block 254 Tampines St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 12 | S$3,400/mo |
| 4-Room | 4 | 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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 254 Tampines St 21?
Block 254 Tampines St 21 has 123 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$720,000 in Aug 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 129 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$680,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 126 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 98 sqm | S$426,888 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$523,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 96 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$550,000 |
What flat types are in Block 254 Tampines St 21?
Block 254 Tampines St 21 has 90 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 254 Tampines St 21?
Block 254 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 254 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 21. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 90 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 254 Tampines St 21, Singapore 521254. 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 687m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, YES SUPERMARKET 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 254 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 254 Tampines St 21 is Tampines MRT, about 687 m away (~11 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT687 m · ~11 min
- Tampines East MRT687 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km144 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority226 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority341 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority473 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority693 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km701 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority835 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km839 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 254 Tampines St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 254 Tampines St 21 (~S$610k) needs about S$4,863/mo in income and S$2,290/mo in repayments, after S$12,900 stamp duty and a S$153k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$610k) — 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$12,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$153k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,290/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,863/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 254 Tampines St 21 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 254 Tampines St 21
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 254 Tampines St 21 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 254 Tampines St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$610k (S$468 psf), from 123 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 254 Tampines St 21 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$308k; 5-Room ≈ S$610k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 254 Tampines St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 254 Tampines St 21 has about 59 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 254 Tampines St 21?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 254 Tampines St 21 is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$610k. 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 254 Tampines St 21?⌄
For a flat at about S$610k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,863/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,290/mo after a S$153k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 254 Tampines St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 254 Tampines St 21 is Tampines MRT, about 687 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 254 Tampines St 21?⌄
Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, Tampines Primary School are within 1 km of Block 254 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.