Block 861A Tampines Ave 5
861A Tampines Ave 5, Singapore 521861
Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 96 dwelling units. Across 113 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$457 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 861A Tampines Ave 5?
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
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$525k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 861A Tampines Ave 5?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$457 psf), from 113 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 73 | S$512,000recent | 104 sqm | S$457 psf |
| 5-Room | 40 | S$427,000recent | 122 sqm | S$320 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$784k) and 2 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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 get?
Flats at Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,650/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.3% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,650/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 9 | S$3,800/mo |
| 5-Room | 7 | 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 861A Tampines Ave 5?
Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 has 113 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$658,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 104 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 104 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$512,000 |
What flat types are in Block 861A Tampines Ave 5?
Block 861A 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 861A Tampines Ave 5?
Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 861A 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 861A Tampines Ave 5, Singapore 521861. 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 599m away, around 9 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 North Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tampines Central Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 861A Tampines Ave 5?
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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Eyeing Block 861A Tampines Ave 5? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 861A Tampines Ave 5
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$525k (S$457 psf), from 113 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$512k; 5-Room ≈ S$427k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 has about 62 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 861A Tampines Ave 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 861A Tampines Ave 5 is about 8.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,650/mo against a resale price of about S$525k. 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 861A Tampines Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$525k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,185/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,971/mo after a S$131k 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 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.