Block 296 Tampines St 22
296 Tampines St 22, Singapore 520296
Block 296 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1984, with 108 dwelling units. Across 162 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$435k (S$577 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 296 Tampines St 22?
Block 296 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
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$435k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 296 Tampines St 22?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$435k (S$577 psf), from 162 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 121 | S$398,000recent | 67 sqm | S$552 psf |
| 4-Room | 41 | S$388,000recent | 92 sqm | S$392 psf |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block and 6 for rent (median S$3,700/mo) — 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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 296 Tampines St 22 get?
Flats at Block 296 Tampines St 22 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.2% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 11 | S$2,600/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 296 Tampines St 22?
Block 296 Tampines St 22 has 162 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$455,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$443,300 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$442,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$416,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$398,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$363,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$450,000 |
What flat types are in Block 296 Tampines St 22?
Block 296 Tampines St 22 has 108 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 296 Tampines St 22?
Block 296 Tampines St 22 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 296 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 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 296 Tampines St 22, Singapore 520296. 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 586m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Eastpoint Mall for shopping, YES SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Jln Pelatok Pg for greenery and recreation, and Tampines East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 296 Tampines St 22 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 296 Tampines St 22 is Tampines MRT, about 586 m away (~9 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines MRT586 m · ~9 min
- Tampines East MRT586 m · ~9 min
- Simei MRT897 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km413 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority455 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority559 m
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km704 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority714 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km809 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km817 m
- Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority992 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 296 Tampines St 22?
Buying a flat at Block 296 Tampines St 22 (~S$435k) needs about S$3,468/mo in income and S$1,633/mo in repayments, after S$7,650 stamp duty and a S$109k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$435k) — 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$7,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$109k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,633/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,468/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 296 Tampines St 22
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 296 Tampines St 22 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 296 Tampines St 22 have recently resold for a median of about S$435k (S$577 psf), from 162 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 296 Tampines St 22 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$398k; 4-Room ≈ S$388k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 296 Tampines St 22 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 296 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 296 Tampines St 22?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 296 Tampines St 22 is about 7.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$435k. 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 296 Tampines St 22?⌄
For a flat at about S$435k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,468/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,633/mo after a S$109k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 296 Tampines St 22?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 296 Tampines St 22 is Tampines MRT, about 586 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 296 Tampines St 22?⌄
Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School, East Spring Primary School, Gongshang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 296 Tampines St 22 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.