Block 896A Tampines St 81
896A Tampines St 81, Singapore 521896
Block 896A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 66 dwelling units. Across 107 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$878k (S$547 psf, 146 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 896A Tampines St 81?
Block 896A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 66 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 66
- Flat model
- Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$878k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 896A Tampines St 81?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$878k (S$547 psf), from 107 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 107 | S$878,000recent | 146 sqm | S$547 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block 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 Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 896A Tampines St 81 get?
Flats at Block 896A Tampines St 81 have recently sublet for a median of S$4,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.6% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,100/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$49,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 6 | S$4,100/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 Jul 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 896A Tampines St 81?
Block 896A Tampines St 81 has 107 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,100,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 146 sqm | S$1,100,000 |
| Sept 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$1,010,000 |
| Aug 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Jun 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 149 sqm | S$968,000 |
| Dec 2023 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 149 sqm | S$878,000 |
| Jun 2023 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Jan 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Jan 2023 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$910,000 |
| Aug 2022 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 149 sqm | S$855,000 |
| Aug 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Aug 2020 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Sept 2019 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$650,000 |
What flat types are in Block 896A Tampines St 81?
Block 896A Tampines St 81 has 66 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 896A Tampines St 81?
Block 896A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 896A 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 66 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 896A Tampines St 81, Singapore 521896. 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 739m 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 896A Tampines St 81 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 896A Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 739 m away (~12 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT739 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 km267 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority504 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km577 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km577 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority746 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 896A Tampines St 81?
Buying a flat at Block 896A Tampines St 81 (~S$878k) needs about S$6,999/mo in income and S$3,297/mo in repayments, after S$20,940 stamp duty and a S$220k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$878k) — 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$20,940
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$220k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,297/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,999/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 896A Tampines St 81
How much does a Executive flat at Block 896A Tampines St 81 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 896A Tampines St 81 have recently resold for a median of about S$878k (S$547 psf), from 107 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 896A Tampines St 81 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 896A 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 896A Tampines St 81?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 896A Tampines St 81 is about 5.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,100/mo against a resale price of about S$878k. 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 896A Tampines St 81?⌄
For a flat at about S$878k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,999/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,297/mo after a S$220k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 896A Tampines St 81?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 896A Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 739 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 896A Tampines St 81?⌄
St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 896A Tampines St 81 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.