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Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8

520C Tampines Ctrl 8, Singapore 523520

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

Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2014, with 123 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$645k (62 sqm), from 52 resales on record. The lease has approximately 87 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2014, with 123 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
2014
Storeys
16
Total units
123
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$645k
Last transacted
Apr 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 87 years
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What are resale prices at Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$645k (S$962 psf), from 52 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room40S$620,000recent61 sqmS$932 psf
4-Room12S$642,000recent84 sqmS$710 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 Apr 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8 has 52 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$645,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Apr 20263-Room04 TO 0661 sqmS$645,000
Mar 20263-Room04 TO 0662 sqmS$678,000
Oct 20253-Room10 TO 1262 sqmS$692,000
May 20254-Room13 TO 1584 sqmS$862,000
May 20253-Room07 TO 0961 sqmS$646,888
Jan 20254-Room13 TO 1584 sqmS$870,000
Dec 20243-Room04 TO 0662 sqmS$608,000
Oct 20243-Room10 TO 1261 sqmS$640,000
Oct 20243-Room10 TO 1261 sqmS$640,000
Aug 20243-Room01 TO 0362 sqmS$605,000
Jun 20243-Room13 TO 1561 sqmS$610,000
Nov 20234-Room04 TO 0684 sqmS$777,000
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What flat types are in Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8 has 123 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

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

3-Room: 924-Room: 31
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How far is Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 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 priority505 m
  • Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km733 m
  • Angsana Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority768 m
  • St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km812 m
  • St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority871 m
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority911 m
  • Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km975 m
  • Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority988 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tampines 1 · 659 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 600 mHawker centre: Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub · 409 mPark: Sun Plaza Pk · 463 m

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

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8 (~S$645k) needs about S$5,142/mo in income and S$2,422/mo in repayments, after S$13,950 stamp duty and a S$161k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$645k) — 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$13,950

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$161k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,422/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$5,142/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 520C Tampines Ctrl 8

What is the resale price at Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8?

3-Room flats at Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8 have recently resold around S$645k (62 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$620k; 4-Room ≈ S$642k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8?

Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8 has approximately 87 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2014). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8?

Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8 has 123 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8?

Poi Ching School, Angsana Primary School, St. Hilda's Primary School, Tampines Primary School are within 1 km of Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 520C Tampines Ctrl 8 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈87 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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