Station Overview
Tampines is a station on the East-West Line, Downtown Line, serving as a major interchange station. Station codes: EW2, DT32.
The station is surrounded by HDB estates in TAP. There are 20 HDB blocks within comfortable walking distance (500m) and 52 within 1km, making this one of the densest HDB clusters near an MRT station.
Recent resale transactions indicate an average price of $736,339 for HDB flats near this station.
HDB Blocks Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These 20 HDB blocks are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Tampines MRT. Proximity to MRT typically commands a resale premium of 5–15% compared to blocks further away.
| Block | Road Name | Town | Year Built | Units | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 84 | 100m |
| 158 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 110 | 140m |
| 157 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 153 | 160m |
| 159 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 132 | 180m |
| 160 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 88 | 200m |
| 151 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 116 | 210m |
| 150 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 111 | 290m |
| 161 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 160 | 290m |
| 149 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 116 | 310m |
| 164 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 153 | 330m |
| 162 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 80 | 350m |
| 165 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 100 | 370m |
| 148 | TAMPINES AVE 5 | TAP | 1984 | 90 | 400m |
| 163 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 120 | 410m |
| 142 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 80 | 430m |
| 166 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 102 | 430m |
| 145 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1984 | 160 | 450m |
| 141 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 120 | 470m |
| 144 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1984 | 153 | 490m |
| 147 | TAMPINES AVE 5 | TAP | 1984 | 92 | 500m |
HDB Blocks Within 500m–1km
These 32 HDB blocks are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Tampines MRT. While slightly further, these blocks often offer better value with lower resale prices.
| Block | Road Name | Town | Year Built | Units | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1982 | 119 | 530m |
| 143 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 80 | 530m |
| 103 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1982 | 126 | 540m |
| 1 | TAMPINES WALK | TAP | 2016 | — | 560m |
| 107 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | 115 | 560m |
| 101 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1981 | 120 | 570m |
| 140 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1984 | 114 | 570m |
| 146 | TAMPINES AVE 5 | TAP | 1984 | 78 | 570m |
| 104 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1982 | 119 | 610m |
| 106 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | 80 | 610m |
| 108 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | 120 | 630m |
| 102 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1982 | 140 | 640m |
| 111 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | 160 | 660m |
| 113 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1981 | 112 | 680m |
| 109 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | 179 | 690m |
| 139 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | 96 | 710m |
| 137C | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | — | 720m |
| 112 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1981 | 120 | 730m |
| 137A | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | — | 730m |
| 137B | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | — | 730m |
| 137D | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | — | 730m |
| 114 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1981 | 80 | 740m |
| 110 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | 119 | 760m |
| 138 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | 83 | 780m |
| 137 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 2006 | — | 800m |
| 117 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 2014 | 149 | 810m |
| 136A | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 2016 | — | 840m |
| 125 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1985 | 72 | 870m |
| 136 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1984 | — | 870m |
| 126 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1985 | 93 | 930m |
| 124 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1985 | 96 | 950m |
| 127 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1985 | 108 | 990m |
Price Context
Based on 214 recent HDB resale transactions (last 2 years) for streets near Tampines MRT. The overall average resale price is $736,339.
| Street | Transactions | Avg Price | Min Price | Max Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMPINES ST 11 | 77 | $613,221 | $400,000 | $1,140,000 |
| TAMPINES ST 12 | 72 | $713,176 | $430,000 | $1,100,000 |
| TAMPINES AVE 5 | 65 | $907,845 | $610,000 | $1,188,888 |
Flat Type & Size Analysis
Recent HDB resale transactions near Tampines MRT by flat type (last 2 years). EXECUTIVE flats are the most actively traded with 78 transactions at an average price of $974,957. The price efficiency is $6,613/sqm.
| Flat Type | Transactions | Avg Price | Avg Size | Price/sqm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE | 78 | $974,957 | 147.5 sqm | $6,613/sqm |
| 4 ROOM | 63 | $628,993 | 103.7 sqm | $6,077/sqm |
| 3 ROOM | 47 | $467,948 | 74.7 sqm | $6,271/sqm |
| 5 ROOM | 26 | $765,761 | 130.0 sqm | $5,900/sqm |
Recent Price Trend
Quarterly average resale prices for HDB blocks near Tampines MRT over the last 4 quarters.
Over this period, average resale prices have increased by 6.1%, from $747,991 to $793,291.
| Quarter | Transactions | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-Q2 | 13 | $747,991 |
| 2025-Q3 | 26 | $682,180 |
| 2025-Q4 | 24 | $804,204 |
| 2026-Q1 | 23 | $793,291 |
Rental Market & Yield
Rental transactions for HDB flats on streets near Tampines MRT (last 2 years). MRT proximity typically boosts rental demand, making these units attractive for both tenants and investors.
EXECUTIVE flats offer the highest estimated gross yield at 4.86% near this station, based on average resale price versus monthly rent.
| Flat Type | Rental Txns | Avg Monthly Rent | Est. Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-ROOM | 186 | $2,735/mo | — |
| 4-ROOM | 157 | $3,295/mo | — |
| EXECUTIVE | 74 | $3,947/mo | 4.86% |
| 5-ROOM | 51 | $3,586/mo | — |
Block Age Profile
The 52 HDB blocks within 1km of Tampines MRT range from 2016 to 1981 (built), with an average age of 41 years.
| Built | Blocks | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 48 | 92.3% |
| 2000s | 1 | 1.9% |
| 2010s | 3 | 5.8% |
48 blocks were built before 1990 (over 35 years old). Older blocks may face lease decay considerations for buyers — remaining lease affects CPF usage and loan tenure. Consider checking the Lease Decay Calculator for impact analysis.
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Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers the latest available data and is updated as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Distances calculated using haversine formula.
- Resale and rental data from HDB via data.gov.sg.
- Storey premium and size analysis based on transactions from the last 2 years.
Median values used to minimize outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.