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. Across 53 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$360k (S$400 psf, 72 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- New Generation
- 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 |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$558k) 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 Feb 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 255 Tampines St 21 get?
Flats at Block 255 Tampines St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.7% (from 8 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
8 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 8 | S$2,600/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 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 of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 255 Tampines St 21?
Block 255 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 255 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 21. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 3 storeys. It has an estimated 36 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 255 Tampines St 21, Singapore 521255. 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 608m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, YES SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Tampines Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines East Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 255 Tampines St 21 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 255 Tampines St 21
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 255 Tampines St 21 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 255 Tampines St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$360k (S$400 psf), from 53 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 255 Tampines St 21 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$310k; 4-Room ≈ S$255k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 255 Tampines St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 255 Tampines St 21 has about 60 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 255 Tampines St 21?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 255 Tampines St 21 is about 8.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$360k. 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 255 Tampines St 21?⌄
For a flat at about S$360k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,870/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,352/mo after a S$90k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.