Block 893 Tampines Ave 8
893 Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 520893
Block 893 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1996, with 74 dwelling units. Across 74 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$840k (S$561 psf, 140 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 893 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 893 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1996, with 74 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 74
- Flat model
- Apartment · Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$840k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 893 Tampines Ave 8?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$840k (S$561 psf), from 74 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 74 | S$840,000recent | 141 sqm | S$561 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block — 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 893 Tampines Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 893 Tampines Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.3% (from 15 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,700/mo
15 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$44,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 15 | S$3,700/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 893 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 893 Tampines Ave 8 has 74 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$950,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 140 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Jun 2026 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 142 sqm | S$910,000 |
| Jun 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 140 sqm | S$958,000 |
| May 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 141 sqm | S$973,888 |
| Mar 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 144 sqm | S$920,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 139 sqm | S$928,000 |
| Nov 2023 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 137 sqm | S$828,000 |
| Oct 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 143 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Jul 2022 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 137 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Jan 2022 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 137 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 144 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Jan 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$688,000 |
What flat types are in Block 893 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 893 Tampines Ave 8 has 74 units, mostly Executive flats of the Apartment / Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 893 Tampines Ave 8?
Block 893 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 893 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 74 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 893 Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 520893. 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 970m away, around 15 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 893 Tampines Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 893 Tampines Ave 8 is Tampines West MRT, about 970 m away (~15 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT970 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km123 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km702 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority760 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km832 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Damai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 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 893 Tampines Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 893 Tampines Ave 8 (~S$840k) needs about S$6,696/mo in income and S$3,154/mo in repayments, after S$19,800 stamp duty and a S$210k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$840k) — 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$19,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$210k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,154/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,696/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 893 Tampines Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 893 Tampines Ave 8
How much does a Executive flat at Block 893 Tampines Ave 8 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 893 Tampines Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$840k (S$561 psf), from 74 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 893 Tampines Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 893 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 893 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 893 Tampines Ave 8 is about 5.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,700/mo against a resale price of about S$840k. 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 893 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$840k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,696/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,154/mo after a S$210k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 893 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 893 Tampines Ave 8 is Tampines West MRT, about 970 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 893 Tampines Ave 8?⌄
St. Hilda's Primary School is within 1 km of Block 893 Tampines Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.