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Block 861A Tampines Ave 5

861A Tampines Ave 5, Singapore 521861

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

Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 96 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (104 sqm), from 113 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 861A Tampines Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Block 861A 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
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$525k
Last transacted
Apr 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 62 years
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What are resale prices at Block 861A Tampines Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$457 psf), from 113 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room73S$512,000recent104 sqmS$457 psf
5-Room40S$427,000recent122 sqmS$320 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 861A Tampines Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 has 113 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$658,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Apr 20264-Room07 TO 09104 sqmS$658,000
Oct 20254-Room13 TO 15104 sqmS$720,000
Apr 20254-Room07 TO 09104 sqmS$690,000
Jul 20244-Room10 TO 12104 sqmS$680,000
Jan 20234-Room01 TO 03104 sqmS$525,000
Jan 20234-Room01 TO 03104 sqmS$530,000
Mar 20224-Room01 TO 03104 sqmS$510,000
Feb 20224-Room01 TO 03104 sqmS$475,000
Sept 20214-Room01 TO 03104 sqmS$450,000
Sept 20214-Room13 TO 15104 sqmS$505,000
Aug 20215-Room01 TO 03122 sqmS$570,000
Aug 20214-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$512,000
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What flat types are in Block 861A Tampines Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

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

4-Room: 545-Room: 42
5

How far is Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

8 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.

  • Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km396 m
  • Poi Ching SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority400 m
  • St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km551 m
  • St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority590 m
  • Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority788 m
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority925 m
  • Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km958 m
  • Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km983 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Century Square · 770 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 321 mHawker centre: Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub · 388 mPark: Sun Plaza Pk · 808 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 861A Tampines Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 (~S$525k) needs about S$4,185/mo in income and S$1,971/mo in repayments, after S$10,350 stamp duty and a S$131k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$525k) — 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$10,350

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$131k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,971/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,185/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 861A Tampines Ave 5

What is the resale price at Block 861A Tampines Ave 5?

4-Room flats at Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 have recently resold around S$525k (104 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$512k; 5-Room ≈ S$427k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 861A Tampines Ave 5?

Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 has approximately 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 861A Tampines Ave 5?

Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 has 96 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 861A Tampines Ave 5?

Poi Ching School, St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School, Tampines Primary School are within 1 km of Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈62 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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