Block 879 Tampines Ave 8
879 Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 520879
Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 132 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$440k (74 sqm), from 139 resales on record. The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 879 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 132 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 132
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$440k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 879 Tampines Ave 8?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$440k (S$512 psf), from 139 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 84 | S$385,000recent | 74 sqm | S$483 psf |
| 4-Room | 55 | S$435,000recent | 104 sqm | S$392 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 879 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 has 139 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$628,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$566,688 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$415,000 |
| May 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$482,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$385,000 |
What flat types are in Block 879 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 has 132 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km289 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km383 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority758 m
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority790 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km806 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 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 879 Tampines Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 (~S$440k) needs about S$3,508/mo in income and S$1,652/mo in repayments, after S$7,800 stamp duty and a S$110k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$440k) — 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$7,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$110k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,652/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,508/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 879 Tampines Ave 8
What is the resale price at Block 879 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 have recently resold around S$440k (74 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$385k; 4-Room ≈ S$435k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 879 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 has approximately 61 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 879 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 has 132 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 879 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
St. Hilda's Primary School, Poi Ching School are within 1 km of Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 879 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 (≈61 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
