Block 891A Tampines Ave 8
891A Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 521891
Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 90 dwelling units. Across 70 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$465k (S$432 psf, 101 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 891A Tampines Ave 8?
Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 90 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 90
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$465k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 891A Tampines Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$465k (S$432 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 70 | S$465,000recent | 101 sqm | S$432 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 Mar 2023.
What rent and yield does Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 19 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
19 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 19 | S$2,600/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 891A Tampines Ave 8?
Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 has 70 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$570,000 in Mar 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Dec 2019 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 101 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Dec 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Dec 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$445,800 |
| Nov 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Sept 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$460,000 |
What flat types are in Block 891A Tampines Ave 8?
Block 891A 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 891A Tampines Ave 8?
Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, 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 891A Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 521891. 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 904m 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 891A Tampines Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 is Tampines West MRT, about 904 m away (~14 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT904 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 km117 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km635 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority676 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km748 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority923 m
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Damai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 891A Tampines Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 (~S$465k) needs about S$3,707/mo in income and S$1,746/mo in repayments, after S$8,550 stamp duty and a S$116k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$465k) — 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$8,550
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$116k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,746/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,707/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 891A Tampines Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 891A Tampines Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$465k (S$432 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 has about 73 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). 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 891A Tampines Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$465k. 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 891A Tampines Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$465k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,707/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,746/mo after a S$116k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 891A Tampines Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 is Tampines West MRT, about 904 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 891A Tampines Ave 8?⌄
St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 891A Tampines Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.