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Block 879B Tampines Ave 8

879B Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 522879

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

Block 879B Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2016, with 136 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$725k (93 sqm), from 49 resales on record. The lease has approximately 90 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 879B Tampines Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 879B Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2016, with 136 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
2016
Storeys
15
Total units
136
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$725k
Last transacted
May 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 90 years
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What are resale prices at Block 879B Tampines Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$725k (S$765 psf), from 49 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room15S$470,000recent68 sqmS$642 psf
4-Room34S$725,000recent93 sqmS$724 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 May 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 879B Tampines Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 879B Tampines Ave 8 has 49 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$725,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20264-Room04 TO 0693 sqmS$725,000
Apr 20264-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$780,000
Mar 20264-Room13 TO 1593 sqmS$770,000
Jan 20264-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$770,000
Aug 20253-Room07 TO 0968 sqmS$565,000
Aug 20253-Room04 TO 0668 sqmS$560,000
May 20253-Room04 TO 0668 sqmS$562,000
Jan 20254-Room07 TO 0993 sqmS$750,000
Oct 20243-Room04 TO 0668 sqmS$523,000
Oct 20243-Room10 TO 1268 sqmS$560,000
Sept 20244-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$740,000
Aug 20244-Room13 TO 1593 sqmS$762,888
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What flat types are in Block 879B Tampines Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 879B Tampines Ave 8 has 136 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

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

4-Room: 813-Room: 55
5

How far is Block 879B Tampines Ave 8 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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 km283 m
  • Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km608 m
  • St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority944 m
  • Poi Ching SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority984 m
  • St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km1.0 km
  • Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Damai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Century Square · 1.7 kmSupermarket: Prime Supermarket Limited? · 661 mPark: Bedok Reservoir Pk · 661 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 879B Tampines Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 879B Tampines Ave 8 (~S$725k) needs about S$5,779/mo in income and S$2,722/mo in repayments, after S$16,350 stamp duty and a S$181k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$725k) — 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$16,350

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$181k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,722/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$5,779/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 879B Tampines Ave 8

What is the resale price at Block 879B Tampines Ave 8?

4-Room flats at Block 879B Tampines Ave 8 have recently resold around S$725k (93 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 879B Tampines Ave 8 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$470k; 4-Room ≈ S$725k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 879B Tampines Ave 8?

Block 879B Tampines Ave 8 has approximately 90 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2016). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 879B Tampines Ave 8?

Block 879B Tampines Ave 8 has 136 dwelling units across up to 15 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 879B Tampines Ave 8?

St. Hilda's Primary School, Poi Ching School are within 1 km of Block 879B Tampines Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 879B Tampines Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 879B 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 (≈90 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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