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898 Tampines St 81

HDB block in Tampines, Singapore 520898

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Jul 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

898 Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 110 dwelling units. Across 142 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$435k (S$546 psf, 74 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about 898 Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

898 Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 110 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1987
Storeys
12
Total units
110
Flat model
Model A
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$435k
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 61 years
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What are resale prices at 898 Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$435k (S$546 psf), from 142 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room105S$428,000recent74 sqmS$537 psf
4-Room37S$432,000recent104 sqmS$390 psf

Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$494k) and 1 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 Jul 2026.

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What rent and yield does 898 Tampines St 81 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at 898 Tampines St 81 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.7% (from 21 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,800/mo

21 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

7.7%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$33,600

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
3-Room19S$2,800/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at 898 Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

898 Tampines St 81 has 142 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$495,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jul 20263-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$495,000
Dec 20254-Room01 TO 03104 sqmS$645,000
Dec 20253-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$494,000
Sept 20253-Room10 TO 1274 sqmS$508,000
Jun 20253-Room10 TO 1274 sqmS$510,000
May 20244-Room10 TO 12103 sqmS$613,999
Mar 20243-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$435,000
Feb 20243-Room01 TO 0374 sqmS$411,000
Oct 20233-Room10 TO 1274 sqmS$428,000
Aug 20233-Room01 TO 0374 sqmS$400,000
Mar 20233-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$435,000
Mar 20233-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$409,000
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What flat types are in 898 Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

898 Tampines St 81 has 110 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 664-Room: 44
6

Where is 898 Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

898 Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines.

Block 898 Tampines St 81 is an HDB block located along Tampines St 81. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 110 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.

The address is Block 898 Tampines St 81, Singapore 520898. 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 454m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Century Square for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET LIMITED? for groceries, Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub for food options, Bedok Reservoir Pk for greenery and recreation, and Tampines West Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is 898 Tampines St 81 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to 898 Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 454 m away (~7 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

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 priority343 m
  • St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km419 m
  • Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority501 m
  • Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km552 m
  • Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km711 m
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Poi Ching SchoolPrimary school1.2 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Century Square · 1.2 kmSupermarket: Prime Supermarket Limited? · 182 mHawker centre: Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub · 905 mPark: Bedok Reservoir Pk · 895 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at 898 Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at 898 Tampines St 81 (~S$435k) needs about S$3,468/mo in income and S$1,633/mo in repayments, after S$7,650 stamp duty and a S$109k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$435k) — 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$7,650

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$109k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,633/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,468/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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What have flats at 898 Tampines St 81 sold for recently?

Recent sales at 898 Tampines St 81 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about 898 Tampines St 81

How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 898 Tampines St 81 cost?⌄

3-Room flats at Block 898 Tampines St 81 have recently resold for a median of about S$435k (S$546 psf), from 142 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 898 Tampines St 81 by flat type?⌄

3-Room ≈ S$428k; 4-Room ≈ S$432k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 898 Tampines St 81 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄

Block 898 Tampines St 81 has about 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). 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 898 Tampines St 81?⌄

Gross rental yield at Block 898 Tampines St 81 is about 7.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$435k. 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 898 Tampines St 81?⌄

For a flat at about S$435k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,468/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,633/mo after a S$109k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 898 Tampines St 81?⌄

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 898 Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 454 m away (~7 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 898 Tampines St 81?⌄

St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 898 Tampines St 81 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.