Block 257 Tampines St 21
257 Tampines St 21, Singapore 520257
Block 257 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 100 dwelling units. Across 145 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$640k (S$491 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 257 Tampines St 21?
Block 257 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 100 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 100
- Flat model
- Improved · New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$640k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 257 Tampines St 21?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$640k (S$491 psf), from 145 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 26 | S$268,000recent | 98 sqm | S$259 psf |
| 5-Room | 119 | S$640,000recent | 121 sqm | S$491 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 257 Tampines St 21 get?
Flats at Block 257 Tampines St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.0% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 13 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 4 | S$3,200/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 257 Tampines St 21?
Block 257 Tampines St 21 has 145 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$685,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$720,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 96 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$637,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$640,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$539,999 |
What flat types are in Block 257 Tampines St 21?
Block 257 Tampines St 21 has 100 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 257 Tampines St 21?
Block 257 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 257 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 21. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 100 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 257 Tampines St 21, Singapore 520257. 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 588m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, YES SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Sun Plaza Pk for greenery and recreation, Tampines Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 257 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 257 Tampines St 21 is Tampines MRT, about 588 m away (~9 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT588 m · ~9 min
- Tampines East MRT588 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km120 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority281 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority376 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority397 m
- Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority759 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km761 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority795 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km797 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 257 Tampines St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 257 Tampines St 21 (~S$640k) needs about S$5,102/mo in income and S$2,403/mo in repayments, after S$13,800 stamp duty and a S$160k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$640k) — 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$13,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$160k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,403/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,102/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 257 Tampines St 21
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 257 Tampines St 21 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 257 Tampines St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$640k (S$491 psf), from 145 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 257 Tampines St 21 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$268k; 5-Room ≈ S$640k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 257 Tampines St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 257 Tampines St 21 has about 58 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 257 Tampines St 21?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 257 Tampines St 21 is about 6.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$640k. 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 257 Tampines St 21?⌄
For a flat at about S$640k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,102/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,403/mo after a S$160k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 257 Tampines St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 257 Tampines St 21 is Tampines MRT, about 588 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 257 Tampines St 21?⌄
Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Gongshang Primary School, Tampines North Primary School are within 1 km of Block 257 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.