Block 890C Tampines Ave 1
890C Tampines Ave 1, Singapore 523890
Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2014, with 55 dwelling units. Across 25 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$635k (S$744 psf, 69 sqm). The lease has approximately 89 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 890C Tampines Ave 1?
Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2014, with 55 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 2014
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 55
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$635k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 89 years
What are resale prices at Block 890C Tampines Ave 1?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$635k (S$744 psf), from 25 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 16 | S$478,000recent | 69 sqm | S$644 psf |
| 4-Room | 9 | S$655,000recent | 93 sqm | S$654 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$688k) — 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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 get?
Flats at Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 3 | S$3,000/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 Sept 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 890C Tampines Ave 1?
Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 has 25 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$845,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$845,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$801,888 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 69 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 69 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 69 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$773,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 69 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 69 sqm | S$529,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$745,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 69 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 69 sqm | S$478,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$655,000 |
What flat types are in Block 890C Tampines Ave 1?
Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 has 55 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 890C Tampines Ave 1?
Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 1. The block is recorded as completed around 2014, with up to 14 storeys. It has an estimated 55 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 890C Tampines Ave 1, Singapore 523890. 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 556m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Century Square for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET LIMITED? for groceries, Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub for food options, Bedok Reservoir Pk for greenery and recreation, and Tampines West Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 is Tampines West MRT, about 556 m away (~9 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT556 m · ~9 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 priority428 m
- Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km455 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km505 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority610 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km701 m
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 890C Tampines Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 (~S$635k) needs about S$5,062/mo in income and S$2,384/mo in repayments, after S$13,650 stamp duty and a S$159k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$635k) — 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$13,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$159k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,384/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,062/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 890C Tampines Ave 1 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 890C Tampines Ave 1
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$635k (S$744 psf), from 25 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$478k; 4-Room ≈ S$655k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 has about 89 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 890C Tampines Ave 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$635k. 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 890C Tampines Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$635k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,062/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,384/mo after a S$159k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 890C Tampines Ave 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 is Tampines West MRT, about 556 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 890C Tampines Ave 1?⌄
St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 890C Tampines Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.