Block 271 Tampines St 21
271 Tampines St 21, Singapore 520271
Block 271 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 205 dwelling units. Across 313 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$490k (S$557 psf, 75 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 271 Tampines St 21?
Block 271 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 205 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 205
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$490k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 271 Tampines St 21?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$490k (S$557 psf), from 313 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 223 | S$438,000recent | 75 sqm | S$526 psf |
| 4-Room | 90 | S$600,000recent | 104 sqm | S$487 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$685k) and 4 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 271 Tampines St 21 get?
Flats at Block 271 Tampines St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,850/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,850/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,700/mo |
| 4-Room | 16 | S$2,900/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 271 Tampines St 21?
Block 271 Tampines St 21 has 313 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$460,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 75 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 116 sqm | S$670,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 75 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 75 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 75 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 75 sqm | S$438,000 |
What flat types are in Block 271 Tampines St 21?
Block 271 Tampines St 21 has 205 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 271 Tampines St 21?
Block 271 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 271 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 205 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 271 Tampines St 21, Singapore 520271. 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 848m away, around 13 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 271 Tampines St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 271 Tampines St 21 is Simei MRT, about 848 m away (~13 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT848 m · ~13 min
- Tampines East MRT905 m · ~14 min
- Tampines MRT905 m · ~14 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 priority192 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority226 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km496 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km594 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority620 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority828 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km951 m
- Changkat 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 271 Tampines St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 271 Tampines St 21 (~S$490k) needs about S$3,906/mo in income and S$1,840/mo in repayments, after S$9,300 stamp duty and a S$123k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$490k) — 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$9,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$123k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,840/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,906/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 271 Tampines St 21
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 271 Tampines St 21 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 271 Tampines St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$490k (S$557 psf), from 313 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 271 Tampines St 21 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$438k; 4-Room ≈ S$600k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 271 Tampines St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 271 Tampines St 21 has about 57 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 271 Tampines St 21?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 271 Tampines St 21 is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,850/mo against a resale price of about S$490k. 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 271 Tampines St 21?⌄
For a flat at about S$490k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,906/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,840/mo after a S$123k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 271 Tampines St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 271 Tampines St 21 is Simei MRT, about 848 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 271 Tampines St 21?⌄
Yumin Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Tampines Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 271 Tampines St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.