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. Across 141 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$460k (S$540 psf, 74 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$460k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 879 Tampines Ave 8?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$460k (S$540 psf), from 141 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 | 57 | S$466,000recent | 104 sqm | S$405 psf |
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“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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,400/mo |
| 4-Room | 10 | S$3,300/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 879 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 has 141 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$675,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$605,000 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in Block 879 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 has 132 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 879 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 879 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 132 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 879 Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 520879. 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 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$460k) needs about S$3,667/mo in income and S$1,727/mo in repayments, after S$8,400 stamp duty and a S$115k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$460k) — 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$8,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$115k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,727/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,667/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 879 Tampines Ave 8
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$460k (S$540 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 879 Tampines Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$385k; 4-Room ≈ S$466k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 has about 61 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 879 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 879 Tampines Ave 8 is about 7.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$460k. 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 879 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$460k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,667/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,727/mo after a S$115k 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 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.