Block 270 Tampines St 21
270 Tampines St 21, Singapore 520270
Block 270 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 223 dwelling units. Across 360 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$478k (S$564 psf, 75 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 270 Tampines St 21?
Block 270 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 223 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 223
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$478k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 270 Tampines St 21?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$478k (S$564 psf), from 360 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 281 | S$455,000recent | 75 sqm | S$560 psf |
| 4-Room | 79 | S$480,000recent | 105 sqm | S$420 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$590k) and 7 for rent (median S$1,000/mo) — 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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 270 Tampines St 21 get?
Flats at Block 270 Tampines St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,900/mo |
| 4-Room | 9 | S$3,300/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 270 Tampines St 21?
Block 270 Tampines St 21 has 360 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$650,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 75 sqm | S$478,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 75 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 79 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 81 sqm | S$500,888 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 79 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$566,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 75 sqm | S$440,888 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 75 sqm | S$452,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$540,000 |
What flat types are in Block 270 Tampines St 21?
Block 270 Tampines St 21 has 223 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 270 Tampines St 21?
Block 270 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 270 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 21. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 223 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 270 Tampines St 21, Singapore 520270. 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 Simei MRT, approximately 889m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 137 Tampines Street 11 for food options, Tampines Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines Changkat Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 270 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 270 Tampines St 21 is Simei MRT, about 889 m away (~14 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT889 m · ~14 min
- Tampines East MRT989 m · ~15 min
- Tampines MRT989 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority275 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority330 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km488 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km513 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority515 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority848 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 270 Tampines St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 270 Tampines St 21 (~S$478k) needs about S$3,810/mo in income and S$1,795/mo in repayments, after S$8,940 stamp duty and a S$120k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$478k) — 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$8,940
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$120k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,795/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,810/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 270 Tampines St 21
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 270 Tampines St 21 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 270 Tampines St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$478k (S$564 psf), from 360 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 270 Tampines St 21 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$455k; 4-Room ≈ S$480k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 270 Tampines St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 270 Tampines St 21 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). 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 270 Tampines St 21?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 270 Tampines St 21 is about 7.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$478k. 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 270 Tampines St 21?⌄
For a flat at about S$478k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,810/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,795/mo after a S$120k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 270 Tampines St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 270 Tampines St 21 is Simei MRT, about 889 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 270 Tampines St 21?⌄
Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Tampines Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 270 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.