Block 256 Tampines St 21
256 Tampines St 21, Singapore 522256
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.
What are the key facts about Block 256 Tampines St 21?
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
What are resale prices at Block 256 Tampines St 21?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$476 psf), from 137 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 23 | S$400,000recent | 98 sqm | S$379 psf |
| 5-Room | 114 | S$610,000recent | 121 sqm | S$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.
What has recently sold at Block 256 Tampines St 21?
Block 256 Tampines St 21 has 137 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$748,888 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$748,888 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 98 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$642,500 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$550,000 |
What flat types are in Block 256 Tampines St 21?
Block 256 Tampines St 21 has 90 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 256 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?
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
- Tampines MRT616 m · ~10 min
- Tampines East MRT616 m · ~10 min
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 256 Tampines St 21?
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.
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.
