Block 899A Tampines St 81
899A Tampines St 81, Singapore 521899
Block 899A Tampines St 81 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 132 dwelling units. Across 158 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$546 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 899A Tampines St 81?
Block 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$525k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 899A Tampines St 81?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$546 psf), from 158 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 90 | S$408,000recent | 74 sqm | S$512 psf |
| 4-Room | 68 | S$525,000recent | 104 sqm | S$474 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 899A Tampines St 81 get?
Flats at Block 899A Tampines St 81 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.0% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,200/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$26,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 13 | S$2,100/mo |
| 4-Room | 10 | S$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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 899A Tampines St 81?
Block 899A Tampines St 81 has 158 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$508,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$450,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$525,000 |
What flat types are in Block 899A Tampines St 81?
Block 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.
Where is Block 899A Tampines St 81?
Block 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.
How far is Block 899A Tampines St 81 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 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
- Tampines West MRT392 m · ~6 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 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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 899A Tampines St 81?
Buying a flat at Block 899A Tampines St 81 (~S$525k) needs about S$4,185/mo in income and S$1,971/mo in repayments, after S$10,350 stamp duty and a S$131k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$525k) — 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$10,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$131k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,971/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,185/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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Eyeing Block 899A Tampines St 81? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 899A Tampines St 81 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 899A Tampines St 81
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 899A Tampines St 81 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 899A Tampines St 81 have recently resold for a median of about S$525k (S$546 psf), from 158 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$408k; 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 5.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,200/mo against a resale price of about S$525k. 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$525k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,185/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,971/mo after a S$131k 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.