Block 279 Tampines St 22
279 Tampines St 22, Singapore 520279
Block 279 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 108 dwelling units. Across 159 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$650k (S$472 psf, 133 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 279 Tampines St 22?
Block 279 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 108 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 108
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$650k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 279 Tampines St 22?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$650k (S$472 psf), from 159 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 26 | S$298,800recent | 104 sqm | S$267 psf |
| 5-Room | 133 | S$650,000recent | 133 sqm | S$454 psf |
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“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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 279 Tampines St 22 get?
Flats at Block 279 Tampines St 22 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.4% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 6 | S$2,400/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 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 279 Tampines St 22?
Block 279 Tampines St 22 has 159 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$700,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 133 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 139 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 133 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 133 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 137 sqm | S$745,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 132 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 137 sqm | S$700,888 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 135 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 133 sqm | S$645,000 |
What flat types are in Block 279 Tampines St 22?
Block 279 Tampines St 22 has 108 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 279 Tampines St 22?
Block 279 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 279 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 22. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 108 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 279 Tampines St 22, Singapore 520279. 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 392m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Eastpoint Mall for shopping, SHAHUL HAMEED S/O ABDUSALAM for groceries, Blk 137 Tampines Street 11 for food options, Harvey Crescent Pg for greenery and recreation, and Changi Simei Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 279 Tampines St 22 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 279 Tampines St 22 is Simei MRT, about 392 m away (~6 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT392 m · ~6 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 priority492 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority572 m
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority675 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km774 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km889 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km933 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority938 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 279 Tampines St 22?
Buying a flat at Block 279 Tampines St 22 (~S$650k) needs about S$5,182/mo in income and S$2,441/mo in repayments, after S$14,100 stamp duty and a S$163k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$14,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$163k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,441/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,182/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 279 Tampines St 22
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 279 Tampines St 22 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 279 Tampines St 22 have recently resold for a median of about S$650k (S$472 psf), from 159 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 279 Tampines St 22 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$299k; 5-Room ≈ S$650k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 279 Tampines St 22 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 279 Tampines St 22 has about 58 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 279 Tampines St 22?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 279 Tampines St 22 is about 4.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$650k. 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 279 Tampines St 22?⌄
For a flat at about S$650k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,182/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,441/mo after a S$163k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 279 Tampines St 22?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 279 Tampines St 22 is Simei MRT, about 392 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 279 Tampines St 22?⌄
Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Changkat Primary School, Tampines Primary School are within 1 km of Block 279 Tampines St 22 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.