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888A Tampines St 81

HDB block in Tampines, Singapore 521888

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Jul 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

888A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 96 dwelling units. Across 99 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$625k (S$505 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.

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

Key Takeaway

888A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 96 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1988
Storeys
13
Total units
96
Flat model
Model A · Improved
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$625k
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 62 years
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What are resale prices at 888A Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$625k (S$505 psf), from 99 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room56S$468,000recent104 sqmS$418 psf
5-Room43S$520,000recent122 sqmS$396 psf

Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 7 for rent (median S$4,000/mo) search all listings.

“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.

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What rent and yield does 888A Tampines St 81 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at 888A Tampines St 81 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.1% (from 16 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,700/mo

16 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

7.1%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$44,400

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room12S$3,500/mo
5-Room4S$3,800/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at 888A Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

888A Tampines St 81 has 99 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$675,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jul 20264-Room07 TO 09104 sqmS$675,000
May 20264-Room10 TO 12104 sqmS$668,000
Dec 20254-Room01 TO 03104 sqmS$650,000
Dec 20244-Room01 TO 03104 sqmS$625,000
Jan 20245-Room04 TO 06122 sqmS$668,000
Aug 20234-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$565,000
Apr 20235-Room10 TO 12122 sqmS$692,888
Mar 20224-Room13 TO 15104 sqmS$520,000
Dec 20215-Room10 TO 12122 sqmS$630,000
Sept 20214-Room07 TO 09104 sqmS$468,000
Sept 20214-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$468,000
Feb 20215-Room01 TO 03122 sqmS$508,000
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What flat types are in 888A Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

888A Tampines St 81 has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.

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

4-Room: 545-Room: 42
6

Where is 888A Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

888A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines.

Block 888A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 81. The block is recorded as completed around 1988, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 96 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 888A Tampines St 81, Singapore 521888. 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 Exit A, approximately 973m away, around 15 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.

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How far is 888A 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 km119 m
  • Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km480 m
  • St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority688 m
  • St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km749 m
  • Poi Ching SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority931 m
  • Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority968 m
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Century Square · 1.4 kmSupermarket: Prime Supermarket Limited? · 396 mPark: Bedok Reservoir Pk · 676 m

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

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at 888A Tampines St 81 (~S$625k) needs about S$4,982/mo in income and S$2,347/mo in repayments, after S$13,350 stamp duty and a S$156k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$625k) — 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$13,350

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$156k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,347/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,982/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 sales at 888A Tampines St 81 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about 888A Tampines St 81

How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 888A Tampines St 81 cost?

4-Room flats at Block 888A Tampines St 81 have recently resold for a median of about S$625k (S$505 psf), from 99 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 888A Tampines St 81 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$468k; 5-Room ≈ S$520k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 888A Tampines St 81 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 888A Tampines St 81 has about 62 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 888A Tampines St 81?

Gross rental yield at Block 888A Tampines St 81 is about 7.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,700/mo against a resale price of about S$625k. 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 888A Tampines St 81?

For a flat at about S$625k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,982/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,347/mo after a S$156k 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 888A Tampines St 81?

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