Block 896 Tampines St 81
896 Tampines St 81, Singapore 520896
Block 896 Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 96 dwelling units. Across 99 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$609k (S$487 psf, 122 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 896 Tampines St 81?
Block 896 Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$609k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 896 Tampines St 81?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$609k (S$487 psf), from 99 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 48 | S$458,000recent | 104 sqm | S$409 psf |
| 5-Room | 51 | S$550,888recent | 122 sqm | S$420 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 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 May 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 896 Tampines St 81 get?
Flats at Block 896 Tampines St 81 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.9% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 5 | S$2,900/mo |
| 4-Room | 9 | S$3,300/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 896 Tampines St 81?
Block 896 Tampines St 81 has 99 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$623,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$623,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$608,888 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$708,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$698,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$583,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$623,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$639,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$458,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$512,000 |
What flat types are in Block 896 Tampines St 81?
Block 896 Tampines St 81 has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 896 Tampines St 81?
Block 896 Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 896 Tampines St 81 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 81. The block is recorded as completed around 1988, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 896 Tampines St 81, Singapore 520896. 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 734m away, around 12 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 896 Tampines St 81 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 896 Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 734 m away (~12 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT734 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km273 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority521 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km595 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km612 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority754 m
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 896 Tampines St 81?
Buying a flat at Block 896 Tampines St 81 (~S$609k) needs about S$4,854/mo in income and S$2,286/mo in repayments, after S$12,867 stamp duty and a S$152k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$609k) — 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$12,867
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$152k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,286/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,854/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 896 Tampines St 81
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 896 Tampines St 81 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 896 Tampines St 81 have recently resold for a median of about S$609k (S$487 psf), from 99 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 896 Tampines St 81 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$458k; 5-Room ≈ S$551k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 896 Tampines St 81 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 896 Tampines St 81 has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). 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 896 Tampines St 81?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 896 Tampines St 81 is about 5.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$609k. 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 896 Tampines St 81?⌄
For a flat at about S$609k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,854/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,286/mo after a S$152k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 896 Tampines St 81?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 896 Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 734 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 896 Tampines St 81?⌄
St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 896 Tampines St 81 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.