Block 897 Tampines St 81
897 Tampines St 81, Singapore 520897
Block 897 Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 108 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$582k (104 sqm), from 100 resales on record. The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 897 Tampines St 81?
Block 897 Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 108 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 108
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$582k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 897 Tampines St 81?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$582k (S$443 psf), from 100 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 58 | S$450,000recent | 104 sqm | S$402 psf |
| 5-Room | 42 | S$547,000recent | 122 sqm | S$406 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 Sept 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 897 Tampines St 81?
Block 897 Tampines St 81 has 100 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$670,000 in Sept 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$475,088 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$581,888 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 129 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$422,800 |
| Jul 2018 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 sqm | S$607,000 |
| May 2018 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$510,000 |
What flat types are in Block 897 Tampines St 81?
Block 897 Tampines St 81 has 108 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 897 Tampines St 81 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 897 Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 501 m away (~8 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tampines West MRT501 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority327 m
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km404 m
- Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km506 m
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority520 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km653 m
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 897 Tampines St 81?
Buying a flat at Block 897 Tampines St 81 (~S$582k) needs about S$4,639/mo in income and S$2,185/mo in repayments, after S$12,057 stamp duty and a S$145k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$582k) — 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$12,057
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$145k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,185/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,639/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 897 Tampines St 81
What is the resale price at Block 897 Tampines St 81?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 897 Tampines St 81 have recently resold around S$582k (104 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 897 Tampines St 81 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$450k; 5-Room ≈ S$547k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 897 Tampines St 81?⌄
Block 897 Tampines St 81 has approximately 63 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 897 Tampines St 81?⌄
Block 897 Tampines St 81 has 108 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 897 Tampines St 81?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 897 Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 501 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 897 Tampines St 81?⌄
St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 897 Tampines St 81 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 897 Tampines St 81 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 897 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 (≈63 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
