Block 887A Tampines St 81
887A Tampines St 81, Singapore 521887
Block 887A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 16 dwelling units. Across 26 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$433k (S$364 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 64 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 887A Tampines St 81?
Block 887A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 16 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 16
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$433k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 64 years
What are resale prices at Block 887A Tampines St 81?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$433k (S$364 psf), from 26 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 15 | S$280,000recent | 104 sqm | S$250 psf |
| 5-Room | 11 | S$370,000recent | 122 sqm | S$282 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 Feb 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 887A Tampines St 81 get?
Flats at Block 887A Tampines St 81 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 3 | S$2,500/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 Feb 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 887A Tampines St 81?
Block 887A Tampines St 81 has 26 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$580,000 in Feb 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$640,000 |
| May 2017 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 127 sqm | S$498,000 |
| Mar 2016 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$565,000 |
| May 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 05 | 103 sqm | S$433,000 |
| Oct 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$393,000 |
| Apr 2009 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$329,000 |
| May 2007 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$278,000 |
| Jun 2005 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$235,000 |
| Feb 2005 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$240,000 |
What flat types are in Block 887A Tampines St 81?
Block 887A Tampines St 81 has 16 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 887A Tampines St 81?
Block 887A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 887A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 81. The block is recorded as completed around 1988, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 16 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 887A Tampines St 81, Singapore 521887. 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.
The nearest rail connection is Tampines West MRT, approximately 929m away, around 14 minutes on foot. 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 887A Tampines St 81 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 887A Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 929 m away (~15 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT929 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km140 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km470 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority621 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km683 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority898 m
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority934 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 887A Tampines St 81?
Buying a flat at Block 887A Tampines St 81 (~S$433k) needs about S$3,452/mo in income and S$1,626/mo in repayments, after S$7,590 stamp duty and a S$108k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$433k) — 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$7,590
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$108k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,626/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,452/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 887A Tampines St 81
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 887A Tampines St 81 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 887A Tampines St 81 have recently resold for a median of about S$433k (S$364 psf), from 26 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 887A Tampines St 81 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$280k; 5-Room ≈ S$370k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 887A Tampines St 81 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 887A Tampines St 81 has about 64 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). 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 887A Tampines St 81?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 887A Tampines St 81 is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$433k. 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 887A Tampines St 81?⌄
For a flat at about S$433k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,452/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,626/mo after a S$108k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 887A Tampines St 81?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 887A Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 929 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 887A Tampines St 81?⌄
St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School, Poi Ching School are within 1 km of Block 887A Tampines St 81 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.