Blk 859 Tampines Ave 5 is an HDB block in Tampines (completed in 1987, 13 storeys, 96 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $656,900, about 11% below the Tampines median, from 4 sales. 125 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Tampines |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1987 |
| Lease from | 1988 |
| Storeys | 13 |
| Dwelling units | 96 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×54 · 5-room ×42 |
| Recorded resales | 125 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $638,800 | $6,142/m² | 3 |
| 5-Room | $813,000 | $6,664/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,300/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.0% (Tampines average: ~5.6%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 53% of Tampines blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $609,392–$681,692 (central estimate $645,542). Recent sales — median $638,800 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | $120,000 | $212,416 | 2 |
| 1993 | $275,000 | $475,884 | 3 |
| 1994 | $294,000 | $493,495 | 7 |
| 1995 | $267,000 | $440,574 | 5 |
| 1996 | $430,000 | $699,879 | 11 |
| 1997 | $362,000 | $577,518 | 9 |
| 1998 | $289,000 | $462,315 | 10 |
| 1999 | $288,000 | $460,606 | 7 |
| 2000 | $354,000 | $558,626 | 5 |
| 2001 | $262,000 | $409,298 | 7 |
| 2002 | $255,000 | $399,930 | 5 |
| 2003 | $300,000 | $468,220 | 3 |
| 2004 | $242,650 | $372,484 | 2 |
| 2005 | $249,250 | $380,814 | 4 |
| 2006 | $293,500 | $444,130 | 2 |
| 2007 | $279,000 | $413,464 | 2 |
| 2008 | $345,500 | $480,153 | 2 |
| 2009 | $320,000 | $442,115 | 3 |
| 2010 | $396,500 | $532,737 | 4 |
| 2011 | $468,500 | $598,068 | 2 |
| 2012 | $469,500 | $573,091 | 2 |
| 2013 | $535,000 | $637,962 | 2 |
| 2014 | $578,000 | $682,184 | 3 |
| 2015 | $465,000 | $551,700 | 1 |
| 2016 | $496,500 | $592,207 | 4 |
| 2017 | $455,500 | $540,188 | 1 |
| 2018 | $455,500 | $537,830 | 4 |
| 2019 | $430,000 | $504,855 | 1 |
| 2021 | $616,000 | $708,083 | 4 |
| 2023 | $680,000 | $702,538 | 1 |
| 2024 | $645,000 | $650,824 | 3 |
| 2025 | $632,844 | $632,844 | 2 |
| 2026 | $744,000 | $744,000 | 2 |
| Record sale | $813,000 (5-Room, 2026-03) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $100,000 (1992-09) |
| Busiest year | 1996 · 11 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +26% (+2.3%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $47.1M across 125 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 | $813,000 |
| 2026-02 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $675,000 |
| 2025-08 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $638,800 |
| 2025-05 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $626,888 |
| 2024-03 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $630,000 |
| 2024-01 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $645,000 |
| 2024-01 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 | $745,000 |
| 2023-08 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 | $680,000 |
| 2021-08 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 127 | $610,000 |
| 2021-04 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 127 | $622,000 |
| 2021-02 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 | $650,000 |
| 2021-01 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 | $519,000 |
| 2019-08 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $430,000 |
| 2018-12 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $450,000 |
| 2018-08 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $460,000 |
| 2018-07 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $451,000 |
| 2018-07 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $563,000 |
| 2017-05 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $455,500 |
| 2016-12 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 | $538,000 |
| 2016-08 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 | $610,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 944 | $1,108,888 | $7,809/m² |
| 2. Blk 943 | $1,092,500 | $7,587/m² |
| 3. Blk 858 | $1,090,000 | $7,466/m² |
| 4. Blk 941 | $1,047,500 | $7,175/m² |
| 5. Blk 942 | $1,037,500 | $7,106/m² |
| 6. Blk 940 | $1,027,500 | $7,061/m² |
| 7. Blk 860 | $1,020,000 | $6,986/m² |
| 8. Blk 938 | $1,010,000 | $6,918/m² |
| 9. Blk 937 | $995,000 | $6,815/m² |
| 10. Blk 148 | $985,000 | $6,610/m² |
| 11. Blk 146 | $964,000 | $6,543/m² |
| 12. Blk 147 | $950,000 | $6,333/m² |
| 13. Blk 861 | $750,000 | $6,620/m² |
| 14. Blk 939 | $733,000 | $6,475/m² |
| 15. Blk 859A | $700,000 | $6,731/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 18 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $656,900 (4 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $609,392–$681,692 (central estimate $645,542). Recent sales — median $638,800 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,300/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1987 and its 99-year lease runs from 1988.