Block 859 Tampines Ave 5
859 Tampines Ave 5, Singapore 520859
Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 96 dwelling units. Across 125 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$639k (S$560 psf, 122 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 859 Tampines Ave 5?
Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$639k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 859 Tampines Ave 5?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$639k (S$560 psf), from 125 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 70 | S$455,500recent | 104 sqm | S$407 psf |
| 5-Room | 55 | S$610,000recent | 122 sqm | S$446 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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 get?
Flats at Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 19 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
19 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 13 | S$3,200/mo |
| 5-Room | 6 | S$2,500/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 859 Tampines Ave 5?
Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 has 125 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$813,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$813,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$638,800 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$626,888 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$745,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 127 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 127 sqm | S$622,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$519,000 |
What flat types are in Block 859 Tampines Ave 5?
Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 859 Tampines Ave 5?
Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 859 Tampines Ave 5, Singapore 520859. 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 F, approximately 514m away, around 8 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, Sun Plaza Pk for greenery and recreation, Tampines Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines Central Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
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 priority454 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km478 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km552 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority601 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority769 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority858 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km917 m
- Angsana Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority997 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 859 Tampines Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 (~S$639k) needs about S$5,092/mo in income and S$2,398/mo in repayments, after S$13,764 stamp duty and a S$160k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$639k) — 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$13,764
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$160k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,398/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,092/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 859 Tampines Ave 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 859 Tampines Ave 5
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$639k (S$560 psf), from 125 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$456k; 5-Room ≈ S$610k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 has about 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). 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 859 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$639k. 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 859 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$639k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,092/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,398/mo after a S$160k 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 859 Tampines Ave 5?⌄
Poi Ching School, St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School, Tampines Primary School are within 1 km of Block 859 Tampines Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.