Block 278 Tampines St 22
278 Tampines St 22, Singapore 520278
Block 278 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 93 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$638k (132 sqm), from 134 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 278 Tampines St 22?
Block 278 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 93 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 93
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$638k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 278 Tampines St 22?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$638k (S$442 psf), from 134 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 20 | S$370,000recent | 104 sqm | S$331 psf |
| 5-Room | 114 | S$608,000recent | 133 sqm | S$428 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 Nov 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 278 Tampines St 22?
Block 278 Tampines St 22 has 134 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$750,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 140 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 140 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 135 sqm | S$643,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 132 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 141 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 132 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 132 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 132 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$570,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$390,000 |
What flat types are in Block 278 Tampines St 22?
Block 278 Tampines St 22 has 93 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 278 Tampines St 22 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 278 Tampines St 22 is Simei MRT, about 470 m away (~7 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT470 m · ~7 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority437 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority507 m
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority736 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km812 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km843 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority860 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km862 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 278 Tampines St 22?
Buying a flat at Block 278 Tampines St 22 (~S$638k) needs about S$5,086/mo in income and S$2,395/mo in repayments, after S$13,740 stamp duty and a S$160k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$638k) — 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$13,740
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$160k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,395/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,086/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 278 Tampines St 22
What is the resale price at Block 278 Tampines St 22?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 278 Tampines St 22 have recently resold around S$638k (132 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 278 Tampines St 22 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$370k; 5-Room ≈ S$608k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 278 Tampines St 22?⌄
Block 278 Tampines St 22 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 278 Tampines St 22?⌄
Block 278 Tampines St 22 has 93 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 278 Tampines St 22?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 278 Tampines St 22 is Simei MRT, about 470 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 278 Tampines St 22?⌄
Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Changkat Primary School, Tampines Primary School are within 1 km of Block 278 Tampines St 22 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 278 Tampines St 22 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 278 Tampines St 22 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.
