Block 888 Tampines St 81
888 Tampines St 81, Singapore 520888
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.
What are the key facts about Block 888 Tampines St 81?
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
What are resale prices at Block 888 Tampines St 81?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$585k (S$498 psf), from 116 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 65 | S$540,000recent | 104 sqm | S$465 psf |
| 5-Room | 51 | S$550,000recent | 122 sqm | S$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.
What has recently sold at Block 888 Tampines St 81?
Block 888 Tampines St 81 has 116 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$666,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$666,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 127 sqm | S$680,888 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$558,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$540,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$500,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 104 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 127 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$575,000 |
What flat types are in Block 888 Tampines St 81?
Block 888 Tampines St 81 has 108 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 888 Tampines St 81 from MRT and schools?
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 888 Tampines St 81?
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.
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.
