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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$515k (104 sqm), from 112 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 889A Tampines St 81
What is the resale price at Block 889A Tampines St 81?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 889A Tampines St 81 have recently resold around S$515k (104 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 889A Tampines St 81 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$488k; 5-Room ≈ S$525k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 889A Tampines St 81?⌄
Block 889A Tampines St 81 has approximately 63 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 889A Tampines St 81?⌄
Block 889A Tampines St 81 has 120 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 889A Tampines St 81 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 889A 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 (≈63 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
