Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8
520B Tampines Ctrl 8, Singapore 522520
Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2014, with 62 dwelling units. Across 21 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$940k (S$809 psf, 108 sqm). The lease has approximately 87 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8?
Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2014, with 62 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 2014
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 62
- Flat model
- DBSS
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$940k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 87 years
What are resale prices at Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$940k (S$809 psf), from 21 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 21 | S$940,000recent | 108 sqm | S$809 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 for rent — 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 get?
Flats at Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,650/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.7% (from 10 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,650/mo
10 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 10 | S$3,650/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8?
Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 has 21 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$980,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 108 sqm | S$1,030,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$895,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 108 sqm | S$1,054,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$899,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$955,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$940,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$952,888 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$856,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$920,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 108 sqm | S$970,000 |
What flat types are in Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8?
Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 has 62 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the DBSS model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8?
Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ctrl 8. The block is recorded as completed around 2014, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 62 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8, Singapore 522520. 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 MRT Exit E, approximately 368m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tampines 1 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub for food options, Sun Plaza Pk for greenery and recreation, Tampines Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines Central Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 from MRT and schools?
6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority493 m
- Angsana Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority710 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km760 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km868 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority925 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority962 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Junyuan 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 520B Tampines Ctrl 8?
Buying a flat at Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 (~S$940k) needs about S$7,493/mo in income and S$3,529/mo in repayments, after S$22,800 stamp duty and a S$235k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$940k) — 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$22,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$235k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,529/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,493/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$940k (S$809 psf), from 21 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 has about 87 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2014). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 is about 4.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,650/mo against a resale price of about S$940k. 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 520B Tampines Ctrl 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$940k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,493/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,529/mo after a S$235k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8?⌄
Poi Ching School, Angsana Primary School, St. Hilda's Primary School, Tampines Primary School are within 1 km of Block 520B Tampines Ctrl 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.