Block 288 Tampines St 22
288 Tampines St 22, Singapore 520288
Block 288 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 126 dwelling units. Across 178 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$635k (S$454 psf, 133 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 288 Tampines St 22?
Block 288 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1983, with 126 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 126
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$635k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 288 Tampines St 22?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$635k (S$454 psf), from 178 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 21 | S$330,000recent | 103 sqm | S$295 psf |
| 5-Room | 157 | S$630,000recent | 133 sqm | S$424 psf |
Live now: 23 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$708k) — 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 288 Tampines St 22 get?
Flats at Block 288 Tampines St 22 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,700/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$44,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 3 | S$3,700/mo |
| 5-Room | 9 | S$3,800/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 288 Tampines St 22?
Block 288 Tampines St 22 has 178 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$720,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 133 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 133 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 133 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 133 sqm | S$718,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 139 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 133 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 139 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 133 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 133 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 131 sqm | S$555,000 |
What flat types are in Block 288 Tampines St 22?
Block 288 Tampines St 22 has 126 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 288 Tampines St 22?
Block 288 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 288 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 22. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 126 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 288 Tampines St 22, Singapore 520288. 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 646m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Eastpoint Mall for shopping, SHAHUL HAMEED S/O ABDUSALAM for groceries, Jln Pelatok Pg for greenery and recreation, and Changi Simei Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 288 Tampines St 22 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 288 Tampines St 22 is Simei MRT, about 646 m away (~10 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT646 m · ~10 min
- Tampines East MRT816 m · ~13 min
- Tampines MRT816 m · ~13 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 priority421 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority544 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km665 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km874 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority884 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km951 m
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Changkat Changi 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 288 Tampines St 22?
Buying a flat at Block 288 Tampines St 22 (~S$635k) needs about S$5,062/mo in income and S$2,384/mo in repayments, after S$13,650 stamp duty and a S$159k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$635k) — 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$13,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$159k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,384/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,062/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 288 Tampines St 22
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 288 Tampines St 22 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 288 Tampines St 22 have recently resold for a median of about S$635k (S$454 psf), from 178 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 288 Tampines St 22 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$330k; 5-Room ≈ S$630k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 288 Tampines St 22 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 288 Tampines St 22 has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). 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 288 Tampines St 22?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 288 Tampines St 22 is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,700/mo against a resale price of about S$635k. 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 288 Tampines St 22?⌄
For a flat at about S$635k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,062/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,384/mo after a S$159k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 288 Tampines St 22?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 288 Tampines St 22 is Simei MRT, about 646 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 288 Tampines St 22?⌄
Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School, East Spring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 288 Tampines St 22 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.