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Block 878 Tampines Ave 8

878 Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 520878

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

Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 110 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$432k (74 sqm), from 177 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 878 Tampines Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 110 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1987
Storeys
12
Total units
110
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$432k
Last transacted
Apr 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 62 years
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What are resale prices at Block 878 Tampines Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$432k (S$483 psf), from 177 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room125S$342,000recent74 sqmS$429 psf
4-Room52S$428,000recent104 sqmS$381 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 878 Tampines Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 has 177 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$455,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Apr 20263-Room01 TO 0374 sqmS$455,000
Dec 20243-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$450,000
Aug 20243-Room01 TO 0374 sqmS$435,000
Apr 20244-Room10 TO 12103 sqmS$575,000
Jun 20233-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$432,000
Jan 20233-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$423,000
Dec 20223-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$385,000
Nov 20214-Room10 TO 12104 sqmS$480,000
Jun 20213-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$342,000
Apr 20214-Room10 TO 12104 sqmS$458,888
Sept 20203-Room01 TO 0374 sqmS$290,000
Jun 20203-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$307,000
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What flat types are in Block 878 Tampines Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 has 110 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

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

3-Room: 664-Room: 44
5

How far is Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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.

  • Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km315 m
  • Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km318 m
  • St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority700 m
  • Poi Ching SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority741 m
  • St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km745 m
  • Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority996 m
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Century Square · 1.4 kmSupermarket: Prime Supermarket Limited? · 485 mPark: Bedok Reservoir Pk · 859 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 878 Tampines Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 (~S$432k) needs about S$3,444/mo in income and S$1,622/mo in repayments, after S$7,560 stamp duty and a S$108k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$432k) — 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$7,560

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$108k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,622/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,444/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 878 Tampines Ave 8

What is the resale price at Block 878 Tampines Ave 8?

3-Room flats at Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 have recently resold around S$432k (74 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$342k; 4-Room ≈ S$428k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 878 Tampines Ave 8?

Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 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 878 Tampines Ave 8?

Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 has 110 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 878 Tampines Ave 8?

St. Hilda's Primary School, Poi Ching School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 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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