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. Executive flats have recently resold around S$878k (146 sqm), from 107 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 896A Tampines St 81
What is the resale price at Block 896A Tampines St 81?⌄
Executive flats at Block 896A Tampines St 81 have recently resold around S$878k (146 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 896A Tampines St 81?⌄
Block 896A Tampines St 81 has approximately 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 896A Tampines St 81?⌄
Block 896A Tampines St 81 has 66 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly executive flats.
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.
Is Block 896A Tampines St 81 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 896A Tampines St 81 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈62 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
