Blk 879 Tampines Ave 8 is an HDB block in Tampines (completed in 1987, 12 storeys, 132 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $528,344, about 28% below the Tampines median, from 6 sales. 140 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 | 132 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×66 · 4-room ×66 |
| Recorded resales | 140 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $460,000 | $6,216/m² | 3 |
| 4-Room | $605,000 | $5,817/m² | 3 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,800/mo (6 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.4% (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 83% of Tampines blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $406,230–$454,427 (central estimate $430,329). Recent sales — median $446,015 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | $98,000 | $169,588 | 5 |
| 1994 | $104,000 | $174,570 | 4 |
| 1995 | $176,500 | $291,241 | 6 |
| 1996 | $228,000 | $371,099 | 13 |
| 1997 | $223,000 | $355,764 | 8 |
| 1998 | $190,000 | $303,944 | 8 |
| 1999 | $194,000 | $310,269 | 14 |
| 2000 | $237,000 | $373,995 | 2 |
| 2001 | $177,500 | $277,292 | 6 |
| 2002 | $242,000 | $379,541 | 9 |
| 2003 | $201,000 | $313,707 | 3 |
| 2004 | $207,500 | $318,526 | 2 |
| 2005 | $182,500 | $278,830 | 6 |
| 2006 | $236,500 | $357,876 | 6 |
| 2007 | $185,000 | $274,161 | 1 |
| 2008 | $265,000 | $368,279 | 2 |
| 2009 | $250,000 | $345,402 | 1 |
| 2010 | $328,000 | $440,701 | 2 |
| 2011 | $393,000 | $501,687 | 3 |
| 2012 | $456,500 | $557,222 | 4 |
| 2014 | $374,000 | $441,413 | 3 |
| 2015 | $315,000 | $373,732 | 4 |
| 2016 | $375,000 | $447,286 | 4 |
| 2017 | $320,000 | $379,495 | 3 |
| 2018 | $425,000 | $501,817 | 1 |
| 2019 | $435,000 | $510,726 | 1 |
| 2020 | $310,000 | $364,593 | 3 |
| 2021 | $435,000 | $500,026 | 5 |
| 2022 | $400,000 | $433,232 | 2 |
| 2023 | $440,000 | $454,583 | 3 |
| 2024 | $435,000 | $438,928 | 1 |
| 2025 | $490,000 | $490,000 | 3 |
| 2026 | $616,500 | $616,500 | 2 |
| Record sale | $628,000 (4-Room, 2026-03) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $170,000 (1993-07) |
| Busiest year | 1999 · 14 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +38% (+3.3%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $38.1M across 140 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $605,000 |
| 2026-03 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $628,000 |
| 2025-10 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $566,688 |
| 2025-06 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 | $490,000 |
| 2025-04 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 | $460,000 |
| 2024-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $435,000 |
| 2023-08 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 | $440,000 |
| 2023-07 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 | $408,000 |
| 2023-01 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 | $545,000 |
| 2022-12 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 | $415,000 |
| 2022-05 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 | $385,000 |
| 2021-12 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 | $385,000 |
| 2021-12 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 | $482,000 |
| 2021-07 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 | $466,000 |
| 2021-04 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 | $346,000 |
| 2021-01 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 | $435,000 |
| 2020-12 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $310,000 |
| 2020-12 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $438,888 |
| 2020-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 | $310,000 |
| 2019-04 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $435,000 |
| 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 $528,344 (6 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 $406,230–$454,427 (central estimate $430,329). Recent sales — median $446,015 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,800/mo over the last 12 months (6 contracts).
The block was completed in 1987 and its 99-year lease runs from 1988.