How floor level changes the price
3-Room units on higher floors (13 TO 15) trade at a median of S$620,000, while lower floors (01 TO 03) sit at S$470,000. That is a 32% premium for height in this segment.
| Floor band | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 01 TO 03 | S$470,000 | 167 |
| 04 TO 06 | S$481,000 | 213 |
| 07 TO 09 | S$488,000 | 155 |
| 10 TO 12 | S$500,944 | 168 |
| 13 TO 15 | S$620,000 | 41 |
How flat age changes the price
Comparing per-square-metre value strips out unit size. 3-Room flats built in the 2020s trade at S$8,941 psm, against S$6,571 psm for 1980s stock. Newer flats carry more remaining lease, which the market prices in.
| Built | Median per sqm | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | S$6,571 psm | 542 |
| 2010s | S$8,582 psm | 83 |
| 2020s | S$8,941 psm | 115 |
Prices by flat model
Most 3-room resales in Tampines are Model A flats (569 sales, median S$495,000). DBSS units command the top of the range at S$662,500.
| Model | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Model A | S$495,000 | 569 |
| New Generation | S$470,000 | 76 |
| Simplified | S$455,000 | 48 |
| Improved | S$455,000 | 37 |
| DBSS | S$662,500 | 16 |
Most-traded blocks
The blocks with the most 3-room resale activity give the clearest read on what buyers are actually paying, because each has enough sales to form a reliable median.
| Block | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 604A TAMPINES AVE 9 | S$608,000 | 14 |
| 609C TAMPINES NTH DR 1 | S$598,944 | 12 |
| 613A TAMPINES NTH DR 1 | S$612,500 | 12 |
| 608C TAMPINES NTH DR 1 | S$609,000 | 10 |
| 606A TAMPINES ST 61 | S$610,500 | 8 |
| 269 TAMPINES ST 21 | S$480,000 | 8 |
| 406 TAMPINES ST 41 | S$489,000 | 8 |
| 601D TAMPINES AVE 9 | S$609,444 | 8 |
Source: HDB resale transaction records. Medians shown for blocks with the most recent sales.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 3-room HDB flat cost in Tampines?
The median 3-room HDB resale price in Tampines is S$490,000, based on 746 recent transactions. Prices range from S$360,000 to S$715,000 depending on floor level, remaining lease, flat model, and exact block.
Does floor level affect 3-room prices in Tampines?
Yes. 3-Room flats on higher floors (13 TO 15) sell for a median of S$620,000, versus S$470,000 on lower floors (01 TO 03). That is a 32% premium for height.
Are newer 3-room flats in Tampines more expensive?
Per square metre, 3-room flats from the 2020s trade at S$8,941 psm, compared with S$6,571 psm for 1980s stock, a 36% premium for the longer remaining lease.
Which blocks have the most 3-room resale activity in Tampines?
Over the recent window, 604A TAMPINES AVE 9 recorded the most 3-room resales (14), at a median of S$608,000. Block-level medians vary with floor, unit size, and lease.