Block 889 Tampines St 81
889 Tampines St 81, Singapore 520889
Block 889 Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 90 dwelling units. Across 154 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$929k (S$589 psf, 146 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 889 Tampines St 81?
Block 889 Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 90 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 90
- Flat model
- Maisonette · Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$929k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 889 Tampines St 81?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$929k (S$589 psf), from 154 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 154 | S$928,888recent | 146 sqm | S$589 psf |
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“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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 889 Tampines St 81 get?
Flats at Block 889 Tampines St 81 have recently sublet for a median of S$4,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.9% (from 8 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,600/mo
8 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$55,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 8 | S$4,600/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 889 Tampines St 81?
Block 889 Tampines St 81 has 154 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,010,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 149 sqm | S$1,010,000 |
| Sept 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 149 sqm | S$945,000 |
| May 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 142 sqm | S$928,888 |
| May 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$1,045,000 |
| Mar 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 149 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Jan 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 142 sqm | S$948,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Feb 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Dec 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 142 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Sept 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Aug 2022 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$833,888 |
| Jul 2022 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$820,000 |
What flat types are in Block 889 Tampines St 81?
Block 889 Tampines St 81 has 90 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette / Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 889 Tampines St 81?
Block 889 Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 889 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 90 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 889 Tampines St 81, Singapore 520889. 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 956m 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.
How far is Block 889 Tampines St 81 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 889 Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 956 m away (~15 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT956 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 km86 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km518 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority665 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km729 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority936 m
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority979 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 889 Tampines St 81?
Buying a flat at Block 889 Tampines St 81 (~S$929k) needs about S$7,405/mo in income and S$3,488/mo in repayments, after S$22,467 stamp duty and a S$232k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$929k) — 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$22,467
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$232k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,488/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,405/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 889 Tampines St 81
How much does a Executive flat at Block 889 Tampines St 81 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 889 Tampines St 81 have recently resold for a median of about S$929k (S$589 psf), from 154 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 889 Tampines St 81 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 889 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 889 Tampines St 81?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 889 Tampines St 81 is about 5.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,600/mo against a resale price of about S$929k. 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 889 Tampines St 81?⌄
For a flat at about S$929k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,405/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,488/mo after a S$232k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 889 Tampines St 81?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 889 Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 956 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 889 Tampines St 81?⌄
St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School, Poi Ching School are within 1 km of Block 889 Tampines St 81 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.