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Block 888 Tampines St 81

888 Tampines St 81, Singapore 520888

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Sept 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 888 Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 108 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$585k (108 sqm), from 116 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.

1

What are the key facts about Block 888 Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

Block 888 Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 108 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1988
Storeys
13
Total units
108
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$585k
Last transacted
Sept 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 62 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 888 Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$585k (S$498 psf), from 116 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room65S$540,000recent104 sqmS$465 psf
5-Room51S$550,000recent122 sqmS$402 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 Sept 2025.

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What has recently sold at Block 888 Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

Block 888 Tampines St 81 has 116 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$666,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Sept 20254-Room01 TO 03108 sqmS$666,000
Dec 20245-Room13 TO 15122 sqmS$770,000
Oct 20244-Room07 TO 09108 sqmS$635,000
Jun 20244-Room01 TO 03104 sqmS$580,000
Mar 20244-Room04 TO 06108 sqmS$600,000
Nov 20235-Room01 TO 03127 sqmS$680,888
May 20234-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$558,000
Dec 20224-Room01 TO 03108 sqmS$540,000
May 20224-Room01 TO 03108 sqmS$500,000
May 20224-Room13 TO 15104 sqmS$585,000
Jan 20225-Room07 TO 09127 sqmS$595,000
Jan 20225-Room10 TO 12122 sqmS$575,000
4

What flat types are in Block 888 Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

Block 888 Tampines St 81 has 108 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

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

4-Room: 665-Room: 42
5

How far is Block 888 Tampines St 81 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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 km167 m
  • Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km436 m
  • St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority683 m
  • St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km740 m
  • Poi Ching SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority884 m
  • Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority969 m
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Century Square · 1.4 kmSupermarket: Prime Supermarket Limited? · 409 mPark: Bedok Reservoir Pk · 721 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 888 Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 888 Tampines St 81 (~S$585k) needs about S$4,663/mo in income and S$2,196/mo in repayments, after S$12,150 stamp duty and a S$146k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$585k) — 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$12,150

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$146k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,196/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,663/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 888 Tampines St 81

What is the resale price at Block 888 Tampines St 81?

4-Room flats at Block 888 Tampines St 81 have recently resold around S$585k (108 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 888 Tampines St 81 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$540k; 5-Room ≈ S$550k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 888 Tampines St 81?

Block 888 Tampines St 81 has approximately 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 888 Tampines St 81?

Block 888 Tampines St 81 has 108 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 888 Tampines St 81?

St. Hilda's Primary School, Poi Ching School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 888 Tampines St 81 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 888 Tampines St 81 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 888 Tampines St 81 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈62 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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