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Block 260 Tampines St 21

260 Tampines St 21, Singapore 520260

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through May 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 260 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 80 dwelling units. Across 107 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$630k (S$455 psf, 133 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 260 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 260 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 80 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1983
Storeys
11
Total units
80
Flat model
Model A
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$630k
Last transacted
May 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 58 years
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What are resale prices at Block 260 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$630k (S$455 psf), from 107 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room12S$268,000recent103 sqmS$242 psf
5-Room95S$630,000recent133 sqmS$440 psf

Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block and 2 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 May 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 260 Tampines St 21 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 260 Tampines St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 10 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,000/mo

10 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

5.7%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$36,000

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
5-Room10S$3,000/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 260 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 260 Tampines St 21 has 107 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$770,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20265-Room07 TO 09133 sqmS$770,000
Apr 20265-Room04 TO 06133 sqmS$765,000
Jan 20265-Room04 TO 06133 sqmS$780,000
Apr 20245-Room07 TO 09133 sqmS$718,000
Feb 20245-Room01 TO 03133 sqmS$630,000
Apr 20235-Room10 TO 12133 sqmS$700,000
Aug 20225-Room01 TO 03133 sqmS$660,000
Jul 20225-Room04 TO 06133 sqmS$630,000
Mar 20224-Room10 TO 12103 sqmS$505,000
Nov 20214-Room10 TO 12103 sqmS$463,000
Jan 20215-Room07 TO 09133 sqmS$570,000
Jan 20215-Room04 TO 06133 sqmS$525,000
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What flat types are in Block 260 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 260 Tampines St 21 has 80 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A model.

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

5-Room: 684-Room: 12
6

Where is Block 260 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 260 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines.

Block 260 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 80 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 260 Tampines St 21, Singapore 520260. 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 533m away, around 8 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 North Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 260 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 260 Tampines St 21 is Tampines East MRT, about 533 m away (~8 min walk). 10 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 km135 m
  • Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority309 m
  • Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority375 m
  • Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority461 m
  • Tampines North Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority667 m
  • Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km737 m
  • Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km739 m
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority867 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tampines 1 · 561 mSupermarket: Yes Supermarket Pte Ltd · 349 mPark: Sun Plaza Pk · 859 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 260 Tampines St 21?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 260 Tampines St 21 (~S$630k) needs about S$5,022/mo in income and S$2,365/mo in repayments, after S$13,500 stamp duty and a S$158k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$630k) — 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$13,500

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$158k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,365/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$5,022/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 sales at Block 260 Tampines St 21 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 260 Tampines St 21

How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 260 Tampines St 21 cost?

5-Room flats at Block 260 Tampines St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$630k (S$455 psf), from 107 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 260 Tampines St 21 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$268k; 5-Room ≈ S$630k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 260 Tampines St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 260 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 260 Tampines St 21?

Gross rental yield at Block 260 Tampines St 21 is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$630k. 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 260 Tampines St 21?

For a flat at about S$630k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,022/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,365/mo after a S$158k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 260 Tampines St 21?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 260 Tampines St 21 is Tampines East MRT, about 533 m away (~8 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 260 Tampines St 21?

Gongshang Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Tampines North Primary School are within 1 km of Block 260 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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