Block 849 Tampines St 83
849 Tampines St 83, Singapore 520849
Block 849 Tampines St 83 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1986, with 32 dwelling units. Across 43 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$337k (S$421 psf, 70 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 849 Tampines St 83?
Block 849 Tampines St 83 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1986, with 32 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 32
- Flat model
- Simplified
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$337k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 849 Tampines St 83?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$337k (S$421 psf), from 43 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$257,000recent | 64 sqm | S$373 psf |
| 4-Room | 19 | S$224,000recent | 88 sqm | S$248 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 Aug 2023.
What rent and yield does Block 849 Tampines St 83 get?
Flats at Block 849 Tampines St 83 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.1% (from 7 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,000/mo
7 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$24,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 6 | S$2,000/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 849 Tampines St 83?
Block 849 Tampines St 83 has 43 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$410,000 in Aug 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Mar 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Feb 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Dec 2016 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$296,000 |
| Mar 2011 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$278,000 |
| Oct 2010 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$337,000 |
| Oct 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$293,000 |
| Aug 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$350,000 |
What flat types are in Block 849 Tampines St 83?
Block 849 Tampines St 83 has 32 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 849 Tampines St 83?
Block 849 Tampines St 83 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 849 Tampines St 83 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 83. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 32 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 849 Tampines St 83, Singapore 520849. 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 West MRT, approximately 877m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Century Square for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub for food options, and Tampines West Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 849 Tampines St 83 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 849 Tampines St 83 is Tampines West MRT, about 877 m away (~14 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT877 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km201 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km416 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority418 m
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority536 m
- Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km680 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority689 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Tampines 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 849 Tampines St 83?
Buying a flat at Block 849 Tampines St 83 (~S$337k) needs about S$2,686/mo in income and S$1,265/mo in repayments, after S$4,940 stamp duty and a S$84k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$337k) — 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$4,940
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$84k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,265/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,686/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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Eyeing Block 849 Tampines St 83? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 849 Tampines St 83 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 849 Tampines St 83
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 849 Tampines St 83 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 849 Tampines St 83 have recently resold for a median of about S$337k (S$421 psf), from 43 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 849 Tampines St 83 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$257k; 4-Room ≈ S$224k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 849 Tampines St 83 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 849 Tampines St 83 has about 63 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). 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 849 Tampines St 83?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 849 Tampines St 83 is about 7.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,000/mo against a resale price of about S$337k. 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 849 Tampines St 83?⌄
For a flat at about S$337k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,686/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,265/mo after a S$84k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 849 Tampines St 83?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 849 Tampines St 83 is Tampines West MRT, about 877 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 849 Tampines St 83?⌄
St. Hilda's Primary School, Poi Ching School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 849 Tampines St 83 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.