Block 891 Tampines Ave 8
891 Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 520891
Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1996, with 90 dwelling units. Across 100 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$630k (S$585 psf, 101 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 891 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1996, with 90 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 90
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$630k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 891 Tampines Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$630k (S$585 psf), from 100 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 100 | S$630,000recent | 101 sqm | S$585 psf |
Live now: 20 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$668k) and 2 for rent — 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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 7 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,400/mo
7 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 7 | S$3,400/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 891 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 has 100 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$675,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 101 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$648,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$606,888 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$628,000 |
What flat types are in Block 891 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 has 90 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 891 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1996, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 90 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 891 Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 520891. 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 910m 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 891 Tampines Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 is Tampines West MRT, about 911 m away (~14 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT911 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 km95 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km578 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority654 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km723 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority912 m
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Damai 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 891 Tampines Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 (~S$630k) needs about S$5,022/mo in income and S$2,365/mo in repayments, after S$13,500 stamp duty and a S$158k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$630k) — 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$13,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$158k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,365/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,022/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 891 Tampines Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 891 Tampines Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$630k (S$585 psf), from 100 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). 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 891 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,400/mo against a resale price of about S$630k. 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 891 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$630k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,022/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,365/mo after a S$158k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 891 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 is Tampines West MRT, about 911 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 891 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 891 Tampines Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.