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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$640k (132 sqm), from 155 resales on record. 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$640k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 279 Tampines St 22?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$640k (S$451 psf), from 155 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 | 129 | S$640,000recent | 133 sqm | S$447 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 Feb 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 279 Tampines St 22?
Block 279 Tampines St 22 has 155 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$550,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 133 sqm | S$640,888 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 133 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$600,000 |
What flat types are in Block 279 Tampines St 22?
Block 279 Tampines St 22 has 108 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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$640k) needs about S$5,102/mo in income and S$2,403/mo in repayments, after S$13,800 stamp duty and a S$160k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$640k) — 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$13,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$160k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,403/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,102/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 279 Tampines St 22
What is the resale price at Block 279 Tampines St 22?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 279 Tampines St 22 have recently resold around S$640k (132 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 279 Tampines St 22 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$299k; 5-Room ≈ S$640k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 279 Tampines St 22?⌄
Block 279 Tampines St 22 has approximately 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 279 Tampines St 22?⌄
Block 279 Tampines St 22 has 108 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 279 Tampines St 22 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 279 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.
