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. Executive flats have recently resold around S$900k (146 sqm), from 153 resales on record. 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$900k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 889 Tampines St 81?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$900k (S$573 psf), from 153 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 153 | S$900,000recent | 146 sqm | S$573 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 889 Tampines St 81?
Block 889 Tampines St 81 has 153 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$945,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 142 sqm | S$718,000 |
What flat types are in Block 889 Tampines St 81?
Block 889 Tampines St 81 has 90 units, mostly Executive flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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$900k) needs about S$7,175/mo in income and S$3,379/mo in repayments, after S$21,600 stamp duty and a S$225k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$900k) — 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$21,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$225k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,379/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,175/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 889 Tampines St 81
What is the resale price at Block 889 Tampines St 81?⌄
Executive flats at Block 889 Tampines St 81 have recently resold around S$900k (146 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 889 Tampines St 81?⌄
Block 889 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 889 Tampines St 81?⌄
Block 889 Tampines St 81 has 90 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly executive flats.
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.
Is Block 889 Tampines St 81 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 889 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.
