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Block 256 Tampines St 21

256 Tampines St 21, Singapore 522256

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Sept 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 256 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 90 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (121 sqm), from 137 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 256 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 256 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
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$610k
Last transacted
Sept 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 58 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 256 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$476 psf), from 137 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room23S$400,000recent98 sqmS$379 psf
5-Room114S$610,000recent121 sqmS$468 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 Sept 2025.

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What has recently sold at Block 256 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 256 Tampines St 21 has 137 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$748,888 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Sept 20255-Room10 TO 12121 sqmS$748,888
Jun 20244-Room07 TO 0998 sqmS$580,000
Jan 20245-Room01 TO 03121 sqmS$630,000
Aug 20235-Room07 TO 09121 sqmS$600,000
Aug 20235-Room07 TO 09121 sqmS$628,000
Jun 20235-Room07 TO 09121 sqmS$642,500
Jun 20235-Room07 TO 09121 sqmS$610,000
Dec 20225-Room10 TO 12126 sqmS$660,000
Oct 20225-Room01 TO 03121 sqmS$600,000
Jun 20225-Room07 TO 09121 sqmS$620,000
Jan 20225-Room07 TO 09126 sqmS$568,000
Dec 20215-Room01 TO 03121 sqmS$550,000
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What flat types are in Block 256 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 256 Tampines St 21 has 90 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 744-Room: 16
5

How far is Block 256 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 256 Tampines St 21 is Tampines MRT, about 616 m away (~10 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km155 m
  • Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority224 m
  • Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority324 m
  • Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority454 m
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority764 m
  • Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km768 m
  • Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km771 m
  • Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority817 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tampines 1 · 554 mSupermarket: Yes Supermarket Pte Ltd · 341 mPark: Sun Plaza Pk · 934 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 256 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 256 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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Frequently asked questions about Block 256 Tampines St 21

What is the resale price at Block 256 Tampines St 21?

5-Room flats at Block 256 Tampines St 21 have recently resold around S$610k (121 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 256 Tampines St 21 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$400k; 5-Room ≈ S$610k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 256 Tampines St 21?

Block 256 Tampines St 21 has approximately 58 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 256 Tampines St 21?

Block 256 Tampines St 21 has 90 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 256 Tampines St 21?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 256 Tampines St 21 is Tampines MRT, about 616 m away (~10 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 256 Tampines St 21?

Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, Tampines Primary School are within 1 km of Block 256 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 256 Tampines St 21 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 256 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 (≈58 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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