Block 255 Tampines St 21
255 Tampines St 21, Singapore 521255
Block 255 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 36 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$360k (72 sqm), from 53 resales on record. The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 255 Tampines St 21?
Block 255 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 36 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 3
- Total units
- 36
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$360k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 255 Tampines St 21?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$360k (S$400 psf), from 53 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 36 | S$310,000recent | 72 sqm | S$394 psf |
| 4-Room | 17 | S$255,000recent | 94 sqm | S$255 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 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 255 Tampines St 21?
Block 255 Tampines St 21 has 53 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$430,000 in Feb 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$383,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$308,888 |
| Jan 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$395,000 |
| May 2019 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 82 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Dec 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Dec 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 94 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Sept 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 82 sqm | S$348,000 |
| Mar 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Jul 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 94 sqm | S$375,000 |
What flat types are in Block 255 Tampines St 21?
Block 255 Tampines St 21 has 36 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 255 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 255 Tampines St 21 is Tampines MRT, about 609 m away (~10 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT609 m · ~10 min
- Tampines East MRT609 m · ~10 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 priority162 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km228 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority253 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority519 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km733 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority782 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km783 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km819 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 255 Tampines St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 255 Tampines St 21 (~S$360k) needs about S$2,870/mo in income and S$1,352/mo in repayments, after S$5,400 stamp duty and a S$90k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$360k) — 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$5,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$90k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,352/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,870/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 255 Tampines St 21
What is the resale price at Block 255 Tampines St 21?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 255 Tampines St 21 have recently resold around S$360k (72 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 255 Tampines St 21 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$310k; 4-Room ≈ S$255k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 255 Tampines St 21?⌄
Block 255 Tampines St 21 has approximately 60 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 255 Tampines St 21?⌄
Block 255 Tampines St 21 has 36 dwelling units across up to 3 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 255 Tampines St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 255 Tampines St 21 is Tampines MRT, about 609 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 255 Tampines St 21?⌄
Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, Tampines Primary School are within 1 km of Block 255 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 255 Tampines St 21 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 255 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 (≈60 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
