Block 889A Tampines St 81
889A Tampines St 81, Singapore 521889
Block 889A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 120 dwelling units. Across 112 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$515k (S$460 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 889A Tampines St 81?
Block 889A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 120
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$515k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 889A Tampines St 81?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$515k (S$460 psf), from 112 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 67 | S$488,000recent | 104 sqm | S$436 psf |
| 5-Room | 45 | S$525,000recent | 122 sqm | S$400 psf |
Live now: 10 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$880k) — 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 Jan 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 889A Tampines St 81 get?
Flats at Block 889A Tampines St 81 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 7 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
7 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 5 | S$2,500/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.
What has recently sold at Block 889A Tampines St 81?
Block 889A Tampines St 81 has 112 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$663,888 in Jan 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$663,888 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 sqm | S$635,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$430,888 |
What flat types are in Block 889A Tampines St 81?
Block 889A Tampines St 81 has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 889A Tampines St 81?
Block 889A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 889A 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 120 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 889A Tampines St 81, Singapore 521889. 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 894m away, around 14 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 889A Tampines St 81 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 889A Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 894 m away (~14 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT894 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km118 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km542 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority623 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km690 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority886 m
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 889A Tampines St 81?
Buying a flat at Block 889A Tampines St 81 (~S$515k) needs about S$4,105/mo in income and S$1,934/mo in repayments, after S$10,050 stamp duty and a S$129k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$515k) — 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$10,050
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$129k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,934/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,105/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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Eyeing Block 889A Tampines St 81? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
Recent sales at Block 889A Tampines St 81 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 889A Tampines St 81
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 889A Tampines St 81 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 889A Tampines St 81 have recently resold for a median of about S$515k (S$460 psf), from 112 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 889A Tampines St 81 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$488k; 5-Room ≈ S$525k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 889A Tampines St 81 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 889A Tampines St 81 has about 63 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 889A Tampines St 81?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 889A Tampines St 81 is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$515k. 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 889A Tampines St 81?⌄
For a flat at about S$515k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,105/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,934/mo after a S$129k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 889A Tampines St 81?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 889A Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 894 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 889A Tampines St 81?⌄
St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 889A Tampines St 81 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
