Block 878 Tampines Ave 8
878 Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 520878
Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 110 dwelling units. Across 177 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$432k (S$483 psf, 74 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 878 Tampines Ave 8?
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
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$432k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 878 Tampines Ave 8?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$432k (S$483 psf), from 177 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 125 | S$342,000recent | 74 sqm | S$429 psf |
| 4-Room | 52 | S$428,000recent | 104 sqm | S$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.
What rent and yield does Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.2% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 8 | S$2,600/mo |
| 3-Room | 8 | S$2,450/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 Nov 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 878 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 has 177 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$455,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$432,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$423,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$342,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$458,888 |
| Sept 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$307,000 |
What flat types are in Block 878 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 has 110 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 878 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, 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 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 878 Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 520878. 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, PRIME SUPERMARKET LIMITED? for groceries, Bedok Reservoir Pk for greenery and recreation, and Tampines West Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 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.
- 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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 878 Tampines Ave 8?
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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 878 Tampines Ave 8
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$432k (S$483 psf), from 177 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$342k; 4-Room ≈ S$428k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 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 878 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 878 Tampines Ave 8 is about 7.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$432k. 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 878 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$432k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,444/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,622/mo after a S$108k 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 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.