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899A Tampines St 81

HDB block in Tampines, Singapore 521899

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

899A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 132 dwelling units. Across 159 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$508k (S$565 psf, 74 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about 899A Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

899A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 132 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1987
Storeys
12
Total units
132
Flat model
Model A
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$508k
Last transacted
Aug 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 61 years
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What are resale prices at 899A Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$508k (S$565 psf), from 159 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room91S$420,000recent74 sqmS$527 psf
4-Room68S$525,000recent104 sqmS$474 psf

Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block — 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 Aug 2026.

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What rent and yield does 899A Tampines St 81 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at 899A Tampines St 81 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.2% (from 24 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,200/mo

24 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

5.2%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$26,400

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
3-Room14S$2,100/mo
4-Room10S$2,200/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 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at 899A Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

899A Tampines St 81 has 159 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$500,000 in Aug 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Aug 20263-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$500,000
Jul 20263-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$508,000
Nov 20254-Room07 TO 09107 sqmS$688,000
Oct 20254-Room01 TO 03103 sqmS$658,000
Jan 20253-Room01 TO 0374 sqmS$465,000
Nov 20243-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$455,000
Oct 20244-Room04 TO 06107 sqmS$620,000
Jun 20244-Room01 TO 03103 sqmS$605,000
Jul 20233-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$430,000
Jun 20234-Room04 TO 06103 sqmS$570,000
Jun 20233-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$450,000
May 20234-Room07 TO 09103 sqmS$580,000
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What flat types are in 899A Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

899A Tampines St 81 has 132 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: 66
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Where is 899A Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

899A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines.

Block 899A 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 132 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 899A Tampines St 81, Singapore 521899. 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 392m away, around 6 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 899A Tampines St 81 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to 899A Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 392 m away (~6 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 priority407 m
  • St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km477 m
  • Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority499 m
  • Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km631 m
  • Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km820 m
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Poi Ching SchoolPrimary school1.3 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Century Square · 1.2 kmSupermarket: Prime Supermarket Limited? · 291 mHawker centre: Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub · 966 mPark: Bedok Reservoir Pk · 912 m

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

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What does it cost to buy a flat at 899A Tampines St 81?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at 899A Tampines St 81 (~S$508k) needs about S$4,050/mo in income and S$1,907/mo in repayments, after S$9,840 stamp duty and a S$127k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$508k) — 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$9,840

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$127k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,907/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,050/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 sales at 899A Tampines St 81 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about 899A Tampines St 81

How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 899A Tampines St 81 cost?⌄

3-Room flats at Block 899A Tampines St 81 have recently resold for a median of about S$508k (S$565 psf), from 159 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 899A Tampines St 81 by flat type?⌄

3-Room ≈ S$420k; 4-Room ≈ S$525k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 899A Tampines St 81 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄

Block 899A 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 899A Tampines St 81?⌄

Gross rental yield at Block 899A Tampines St 81 is about 5.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,200/mo against a resale price of about S$508k. 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 899A Tampines St 81?⌄

For a flat at about S$508k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,050/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,907/mo after a S$127k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 899A Tampines St 81?⌄

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 899A Tampines St 81 is Tampines West MRT, about 392 m away (~6 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 899A Tampines St 81?⌄

St. Hilda's Primary School, Junyuan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 899A Tampines St 81 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.