Blk 242 Tampines St 21 is an HDB block in Tampines (completed in 1984, 4 storeys, 32 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $570,000, about 22% below the Tampines median, from 2 sales. 48 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Tampines |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1984 |
| Lease from | 1984 |
| Storeys | 4 |
| Dwelling units | 32 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×16 · 4-room ×16 |
| Recorded resales | 48 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $495,000 | $7,388/m² | 1 |
| 4-Room | $645,000 | $6,649/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,000/mo (3 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.3% (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 17% of Tampines blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $383,855–$429,397 (central estimate $406,626). Recent sales — median $431,057 — sit above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $72,000 | $134,792 | 2 |
| 1991 | $52,000 | $94,112 | 2 |
| 1993 | $78,000 | $134,978 | 3 |
| 1994 | $150,000 | $251,783 | 7 |
| 1995 | $180,000 | $297,016 | 2 |
| 1996 | $254,000 | $413,417 | 2 |
| 1997 | $243,500 | $388,469 | 4 |
| 1998 | $177,000 | $283,148 | 3 |
| 1999 | $250,000 | $399,831 | 3 |
| 2000 | $179,000 | $282,469 | 1 |
| 2001 | $161,000 | $251,515 | 1 |
| 2002 | $157,000 | $246,231 | 2 |
| 2003 | $200,500 | $312,927 | 2 |
| 2004 | $233,000 | $357,671 | 1 |
| 2005 | $234,000 | $357,514 | 1 |
| 2006 | $183,000 | $276,919 | 1 |
| 2009 | $325,000 | $449,023 | 2 |
| 2010 | $325,000 | $436,670 | 1 |
| 2017 | $411,000 | $487,414 | 2 |
| 2021 | $370,000 | $425,310 | 2 |
| 2023 | $540,000 | $557,898 | 2 |
| 2025 | $570,000 | $570,000 | 2 |
| Record sale | $645,000 (4-Room, 2025-05) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $72,000 (1990-03) |
| Busiest year | 1994 · 7 sales |
| Total transacted | $11.1M across 48 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 97 | $645,000 |
| 2025-04 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 | $495,000 |
| 2023-11 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 97 | $550,000 |
| 2023-01 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 | $530,000 |
| 2021-11 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 | $375,000 |
| 2021-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 | $365,000 |
| 2017-07 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 | $480,000 |
| 2017-04 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 | $342,000 |
| 2010-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 | $325,000 |
| 2009-09 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 | $350,000 |
| 2009-07 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 | $300,000 |
| 2006-10 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 | $183,000 |
| 2005-10 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 | $234,000 |
| 2004-12 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 | $233,000 |
| 2003-04 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 97 | $247,000 |
| 2003-01 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 | $154,000 |
| 2002-12 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 | $164,000 |
| 2002-06 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 | $150,000 |
| 2001-10 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 | $161,000 |
| 2000-12 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 | $179,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 245 | $959,000 | $6,393/m² |
| 2. Blk 230G | $942,944 | $6,395/m² |
| 3. Blk 230H | $930,000 | $6,327/m² |
| 4. Blk 230J | $910,000 | $6,026/m² |
| 5. Blk 260 | $770,000 | $5,789/m² |
| 6. Blk 268 | $750,000 | $6,427/m² |
| 7. Blk 256 | $748,888 | $6,189/m² |
| 8. Blk 232 | $735,000 | $6,074/m² |
| 9. Blk 254 | $720,000 | $5,950/m² |
| 10. Blk 257 | $720,000 | $5,950/m² |
| 11. Blk 233 | $711,944 | $5,992/m² |
| 12. Blk 241 | $682,000 | $6,637/m² |
| 13. Blk 239 | $662,500 | $6,983/m² |
| 14. Blk 248 | $648,000 | $7,121/m² |
| 15. Blk 237 | $645,000 | $6,762/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 52 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $570,000 (2 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 $383,855–$429,397 (central estimate $406,626). Recent sales — median $431,057 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,000/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
The block was completed in 1984 and its 99-year lease runs from 1984.