Block 870 Tampines St 83
870 Tampines St 83, Singapore 520870
Block 870 Tampines St 83 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 110 dwelling units. Across 141 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$465 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 870 Tampines St 83?
Block 870 Tampines St 83 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 110
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$580k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 870 Tampines St 83?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$465 psf), from 141 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 93 | S$442,000recent | 104 sqm | S$395 psf |
| 5-Room | 48 | S$525,000recent | 121 sqm | S$403 psf |
Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$690k) and 7 for rent (median S$1,000/mo) — 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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 870 Tampines St 83 get?
Flats at Block 870 Tampines St 83 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.4% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 13 | S$2,600/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 870 Tampines St 83?
Block 870 Tampines St 83 has 141 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$710,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$629,888 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$592,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$580,000 |
What flat types are in Block 870 Tampines St 83?
Block 870 Tampines St 83 has 110 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 870 Tampines St 83?
Block 870 Tampines St 83 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 870 Tampines St 83 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 83. The block is recorded as completed around 1988, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 110 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 870 Tampines St 83, Singapore 520870. 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.
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 870 Tampines St 83 from MRT and schools?
6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km100 m
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority420 m
- Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km631 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority684 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km696 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority970 m
- Angsana Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 870 Tampines St 83?
Buying a flat at Block 870 Tampines St 83 (~S$580k) needs about S$4,624/mo in income and S$2,178/mo in repayments, after S$12,000 stamp duty and a S$145k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$580k) — 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$12,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$145k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,178/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,624/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 870 Tampines St 83
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 870 Tampines St 83 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 870 Tampines St 83 have recently resold for a median of about S$580k (S$465 psf), from 141 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 870 Tampines St 83 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$442k; 5-Room ≈ S$525k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 870 Tampines St 83 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 870 Tampines St 83 has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). 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 870 Tampines St 83?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 870 Tampines St 83 is about 5.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$580k. 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 870 Tampines St 83?⌄
For a flat at about S$580k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,624/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,178/mo after a S$145k 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 870 Tampines St 83?⌄
Poi Ching School, St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 870 Tampines St 83 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.