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Block 281 Tampines St 22

281 Tampines St 22, Singapore 520281

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Jan 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 281 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 90 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$370k (84 sqm), from 139 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 281 Tampines St 22?

Key Takeaway

Block 281 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 90 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1983
Storeys
10
Total units
90
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$370k
Last transacted
Jan 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 58 years
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What are resale prices at Block 281 Tampines St 22?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$370k (S$419 psf), from 139 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room71S$350,000recent74 sqmS$409 psf
4-Room68S$443,000recent103 sqmS$403 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 Jan 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 281 Tampines St 22?

Key Takeaway

Block 281 Tampines St 22 has 139 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$460,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jan 20263-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$460,000
Jun 20254-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$605,000
Sept 20244-Room04 TO 06103 sqmS$560,000
Sept 20223-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$370,000
Jan 20224-Room07 TO 09103 sqmS$465,000
Dec 20213-Room01 TO 0384 sqmS$370,000
Apr 20213-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$350,000
Mar 20213-Room10 TO 1284 sqmS$370,000
Dec 20194-Room07 TO 09102 sqmS$443,000
Aug 20193-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$325,000
Nov 20184-Room07 TO 09103 sqmS$412,000
Jul 20183-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$350,000
4

What flat types are in Block 281 Tampines St 22?

Key Takeaway

Block 281 Tampines St 22 has 90 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 543-Room: 36
5

How far is Block 281 Tampines St 22 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 281 Tampines St 22 is Simei MRT, about 451 m away (~7 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority414 m
  • Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority515 m
  • Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority774 m
  • Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km856 m
  • Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km881 m
  • Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km934 m
  • Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km954 m
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority997 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Eastpoint Mall · 500 mSupermarket: Shahul Hameed S/O Abdusalam · 106 mHawker centre: Blk 137 Tampines Street 11 · 907 mPark: Harvey Crescent Pg · 781 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 281 Tampines St 22?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 281 Tampines St 22 (~S$370k) needs about S$2,950/mo in income and S$1,389/mo in repayments, after S$5,700 stamp duty and a S$93k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$370k) — 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$5,700

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$93k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,389/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$2,950/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 281 Tampines St 22

What is the resale price at Block 281 Tampines St 22?

3-Room flats at Block 281 Tampines St 22 have recently resold around S$370k (84 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 281 Tampines St 22 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$350k; 4-Room ≈ S$443k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 281 Tampines St 22?

Block 281 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 281 Tampines St 22?

Block 281 Tampines St 22 has 90 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 281 Tampines St 22?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 281 Tampines St 22 is Simei MRT, about 451 m away (~7 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 281 Tampines St 22?

Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Changkat Primary School, Tampines Primary School are within 1 km of Block 281 Tampines St 22 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 281 Tampines St 22 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 281 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.

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