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Block 890B Tampines Ave 1

890B Tampines Ave 1, Singapore 522890

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through May 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2014, with 120 dwelling units. Across 68 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$795k (S$829 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 88 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 890B Tampines Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 890B 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$795k
Last transacted
May 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 88 years
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What are resale prices at Block 890B Tampines Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$795k (S$829 psf), from 68 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room19S$550,000recent69 sqmS$741 psf
4-Room49S$808,000recent93 sqmS$807 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 May 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.1% (from 18 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,700/mo

18 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

4.1%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$32,400

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room13S$2,700/mo
3-Room5S$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.

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What has recently sold at Block 890B Tampines Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 has 68 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$823,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20264-Room04 TO 0693 sqmS$823,000
Apr 20263-Room10 TO 1269 sqmS$702,888
Feb 20263-Room07 TO 0969 sqmS$655,000
Feb 20264-Room13 TO 1593 sqmS$848,000
Oct 20254-Room04 TO 0693 sqmS$808,000
Oct 20254-Room01 TO 0393 sqmS$795,000
Aug 20254-Room07 TO 0993 sqmS$825,000
Aug 20254-Room04 TO 0693 sqmS$790,000
Aug 20253-Room10 TO 1269 sqmS$680,000
Jul 20254-Room13 TO 1593 sqmS$830,000
Jun 20254-Room13 TO 1593 sqmS$838,000
Mar 20253-Room10 TO 1269 sqmS$650,000
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What flat types are in Block 890B Tampines Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 890B 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.

4-Room: 903-Room: 30
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Where is Block 890B Tampines Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 is an HDB block in Tampines.

Block 890B 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 890B Tampines Ave 1, Singapore 522890. 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 580m away, around 9 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.

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How far is Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 is Tampines West MRT, about 580 m away (~9 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km451 m
  • St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority486 m
  • St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km563 m
  • Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority655 m
  • Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km748 m
  • Poi Ching SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Century Square · 1.3 kmSupermarket: Prime Supermarket Limited? · 216 mPark: Bedok Reservoir Pk · 740 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 890B Tampines Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 (~S$795k) needs about S$6,337/mo in income and S$2,985/mo in repayments, after S$18,450 stamp duty and a S$199k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$795k) — 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$18,450

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$199k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,985/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,337/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 sales at Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 890B Tampines Ave 1

How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 cost?

4-Room flats at Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$795k (S$829 psf), from 68 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$550k; 4-Room ≈ S$808k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 890B 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 890B Tampines Ave 1?

Gross rental yield at Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 is about 4.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$795k. 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 890B Tampines Ave 1?

For a flat at about S$795k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,337/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,985/mo after a S$199k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 890B Tampines Ave 1?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 is Tampines West MRT, about 580 m away (~9 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 890B Tampines Ave 1?

St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 890B Tampines Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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