Block 290 Tampines St 22
290 Tampines St 22, Singapore 520290
Block 290 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 40 dwelling units. Across 73 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$378k (S$422 psf, 92 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 290 Tampines St 22?
Block 290 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 40 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 40
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$378k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 290 Tampines St 22?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$378k (S$422 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 38 | S$272,000recent | 67 sqm | S$377 psf |
| 4-Room | 35 | S$378,000recent | 96 sqm | S$383 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 rent and yield does Block 290 Tampines St 22 get?
Flats at Block 290 Tampines St 22 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.9% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 11 | S$2,800/mo |
| 4-Room | 6 | S$2,800/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 290 Tampines St 22?
Block 290 Tampines St 22 has 73 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$568,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 96 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 97 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 96 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$328,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 97 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Mar 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Mar 2015 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Feb 2015 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Oct 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Jan 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Dec 2011 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 97 sqm | S$401,000 |
What flat types are in Block 290 Tampines St 22?
Block 290 Tampines St 22 has 40 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 290 Tampines St 22?
Block 290 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 290 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 22. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 40 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 290 Tampines St 22, Singapore 520290. 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 Tampines East MRT, approximately 702m away, around 11 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 Tampines East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 290 Tampines St 22 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 290 Tampines St 22 is Tampines East MRT, about 702 m away (~11 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines East MRT702 m · ~11 min
- Tampines MRT702 m · ~11 min
- Simei MRT756 m · ~12 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 priority367 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority486 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km564 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km791 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km842 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority847 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km974 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 290 Tampines St 22?
Buying a flat at Block 290 Tampines St 22 (~S$378k) needs about S$3,013/mo in income and S$1,419/mo in repayments, after S$5,940 stamp duty and a S$95k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$378k) — 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$5,940
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$95k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,419/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,013/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 290 Tampines St 22
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 290 Tampines St 22 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 290 Tampines St 22 have recently resold for a median of about S$378k (S$422 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 290 Tampines St 22 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$272k; 4-Room ≈ S$378k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 290 Tampines St 22 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 290 Tampines St 22 has about 59 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 290 Tampines St 22?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 290 Tampines St 22 is about 8.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$378k. 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 290 Tampines St 22?⌄
For a flat at about S$378k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,013/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,419/mo after a S$95k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 290 Tampines St 22?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 290 Tampines St 22 is Tampines East MRT, about 702 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 290 Tampines St 22?⌄
Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School, East Spring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 290 Tampines St 22 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.