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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$585k (121 sqm), from 143 resales on record. 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$585k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 257 Tampines St 21?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$585k (S$489 psf), from 143 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 | 117 | S$585,000recent | 121 sqm | S$449 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 Jun 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 257 Tampines St 21?
Block 257 Tampines St 21 has 143 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$730,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$562,500 |
What flat types are in Block 257 Tampines St 21?
Block 257 Tampines St 21 has 100 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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$585k) needs about S$4,663/mo in income and S$2,196/mo in repayments, after S$12,150 stamp duty and a S$146k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$585k) — 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$12,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$146k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,196/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,663/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 257 Tampines St 21
What is the resale price at Block 257 Tampines St 21?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 257 Tampines St 21 have recently resold around S$585k (121 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 257 Tampines St 21 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$268k; 5-Room ≈ S$585k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 257 Tampines St 21?⌄
Block 257 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 257 Tampines St 21?⌄
Block 257 Tampines St 21 has 100 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 257 Tampines St 21 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 257 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.
