Block 890A Tampines Ave 1
890A Tampines Ave 1, Singapore 521890
Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2014, with 120 dwelling units. Across 66 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$820k (S$819 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 88 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 890A Tampines Ave 1?
Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2014, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 2014
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 120
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$820k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 88 years
What are resale prices at Block 890A Tampines Ave 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$820k (S$819 psf), from 66 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 16 | S$442,000recent | 69 sqm | S$595 psf |
| 4-Room | 50 | S$820,000recent | 93 sqm | S$819 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 get?
Flats at Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.1% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 5 | S$2,800/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 890A Tampines Ave 1?
Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 has 66 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$842,888 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$842,888 |
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$785,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$810,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 69 sqm | S$600,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$842,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$838,888 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$820,000 |
What flat types are in Block 890A Tampines Ave 1?
Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 890A Tampines Ave 1?
Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 1. The block is recorded as completed around 2014, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 120 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 890A Tampines Ave 1, Singapore 521890. 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 524m away, around 8 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 890A Tampines Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 is Tampines West MRT, about 525 m away (~8 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT525 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority457 m
- Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km504 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km533 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority608 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km766 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 890A Tampines Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 (~S$820k) needs about S$6,537/mo in income and S$3,079/mo in repayments, after S$19,200 stamp duty and a S$205k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$820k) — 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$19,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$205k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,079/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,537/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 890A Tampines Ave 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$820k (S$819 psf), from 66 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$442k; 4-Room ≈ S$820k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 has about 88 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2014). 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 890A Tampines Ave 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 is about 4.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$820k. 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 890A Tampines Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$820k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,537/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,079/mo after a S$205k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 890A Tampines Ave 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 is Tampines West MRT, about 525 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 890A Tampines Ave 1?⌄
St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 890A Tampines Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.