Blk 878 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines (completed in 1987, 12 storeys, 110 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $450,000, about 39% below the Tampines median, from 3 sales. 177 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Tampines |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1987 |
| Lease from | 1988 |
| Storeys | 12 |
| Dwelling units | 110 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×66 · 4-room ×44 |
| Recorded resales | 177 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $450,000 | $6,081/m² | 3 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,000/mo (3 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~8.0% (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 74% of Tampines blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $400,675–$448,213 (central estimate $424,444). Recent sales — median $442,623 — 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 | $110,000 | $194,715 | 3 |
| 1993 | $115,000 | $199,006 | 4 |
| 1994 | $97,000 | $162,820 | 8 |
| 1995 | $176,750 | $291,653 | 8 |
| 1996 | $278,000 | $452,480 | 13 |
| 1997 | $220,000 | $350,978 | 11 |
| 1998 | $176,500 | $282,348 | 12 |
| 1999 | $180,000 | $287,878 | 14 |
| 2000 | $193,500 | $305,351 | 10 |
| 2001 | $181,000 | $282,760 | 6 |
| 2002 | $183,500 | $287,792 | 4 |
| 2003 | $193,000 | $301,222 | 5 |
| 2004 | $195,000 | $299,338 | 5 |
| 2005 | $190,000 | $290,289 | 7 |
| 2006 | $195,000 | $295,078 | 7 |
| 2007 | $192,000 | $284,534 | 5 |
| 2008 | $253,500 | $352,297 | 2 |
| 2009 | $266,000 | $367,508 | 4 |
| 2010 | $332,500 | $446,747 | 4 |
| 2011 | $360,500 | $460,199 | 4 |
| 2012 | $380,944 | $464,996 | 6 |
| 2013 | $360,000 | $429,283 | 5 |
| 2014 | $355,000 | $418,988 | 1 |
| 2015 | $305,000 | $361,868 | 3 |
| 2016 | $330,000 | $393,612 | 2 |
| 2017 | $378,000 | $448,279 | 2 |
| 2018 | $422,000 | $498,275 | 1 |
| 2019 | $324,334 | $380,795 | 8 |
| 2020 | $290,000 | $341,071 | 3 |
| 2021 | $458,888 | $527,485 | 3 |
| 2022 | $385,000 | $416,986 | 1 |
| 2023 | $427,500 | $441,669 | 2 |
| 2024 | $450,000 | $454,064 | 3 |
| 2026 | $455,000 | $455,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $575,000 (4-Room, 2024-04) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $143,000 (1992-11) |
| Busiest year | 1999 · 14 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +16% (+1.5%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $44.5M across 177 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $455,000 |
| 2024-12 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 | $450,000 |
| 2024-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $435,000 |
| 2024-04 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 | $575,000 |
| 2023-06 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 | $432,000 |
| 2023-01 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 | $423,000 |
| 2022-12 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 | $385,000 |
| 2021-11 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $480,000 |
| 2021-06 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 | $342,000 |
| 2021-04 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $458,888 |
| 2020-09 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $290,000 |
| 2020-06 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 | $307,000 |
| 2020-03 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $280,000 |
| 2019-12 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 | $318,668 |
| 2019-12 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $370,000 |
| 2019-10 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $315,000 |
| 2019-10 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 | $330,000 |
| 2019-07 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 | $317,000 |
| 2019-04 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 | $310,000 |
| 2019-03 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $400,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 892A | $965,000 | $6,986/m² |
| 2. Blk 893 | $958,000 | $6,843/m² |
| 3. Blk 893A | $912,500 | $6,474/m² |
| 4. Blk 892 | $895,000 | $6,368/m² |
| 5. Blk 878B | $737,500 | $8,273/m² |
| 6. Blk 868A | $735,000 | $8,060/m² |
| 7. Blk 869A | $735,000 | $8,109/m² |
| 8. Blk 879B | $732,500 | $8,235/m² |
| 9. Blk 868B | $730,000 | $7,935/m² |
| 10. Blk 880 | $720,000 | $6,193/m² |
| 11. Blk 879A | $715,000 | $8,145/m² |
| 12. Blk 878A | $710,000 | $8,065/m² |
| 13. Blk 880A | $710,000 | $5,820/m² |
| 14. Blk 891 | $664,000 | $6,640/m² |
| 15. Blk 869B | $629,000 | $7,956/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 17 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $450,000 (3 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $400,675–$448,213 (central estimate $424,444). Recent sales — median $442,623 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,000/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
The block was completed in 1987 and its 99-year lease runs from 1988.