Block 893A Tampines Ave 8
893A Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 521893
Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 60 dwelling units. Across 69 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$770k (S$518 psf, 140 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 893A Tampines Ave 8?
Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 60 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 60
- Flat model
- Maisonette · Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$770k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 893A Tampines Ave 8?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$770k (S$518 psf), from 69 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 69 | S$770,000recent | 142 sqm | S$518 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.9% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,800/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$45,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 13 | S$3,800/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 Nov 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 893A Tampines Ave 8?
Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 has 69 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$945,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 140 sqm | S$945,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 140 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Feb 2026 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 142 sqm | S$880,000 |
| Oct 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 137 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Jul 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 143 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Jul 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 141 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 142 sqm | S$805,000 |
| Feb 2022 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 138 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Sept 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$657,000 |
| Jul 2020 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 144 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Nov 2019 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 140 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Aug 2018 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 137 sqm | S$707,000 |
What flat types are in Block 893A Tampines Ave 8?
Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 has 60 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette / Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 893A Tampines Ave 8?
Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Tampines Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 60 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 893A Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 521893. 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 914m 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 893A Tampines Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 is Tampines West MRT, about 914 m away (~14 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT914 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 km153 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km696 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority715 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km788 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority950 m
- 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 893A Tampines Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 (~S$770k) needs about S$6,138/mo in income and S$2,891/mo in repayments, after S$17,700 stamp duty and a S$193k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$770k) — 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$17,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$193k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,891/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,138/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 893A Tampines Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 893A Tampines Ave 8
How much does a Executive flat at Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$770k (S$518 psf), from 69 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 has about 70 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 893A Tampines Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 is about 5.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,800/mo against a resale price of about S$770k. 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 893A Tampines Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$770k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,138/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,891/mo after a S$193k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 893A Tampines Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 is Tampines West MRT, about 914 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 893A Tampines Ave 8?⌄
St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 893A Tampines Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.