For 701 Tampines Street 71, the immediate draw is that it sits in a very established Tampines cluster with day-to-day essentials and bigger town amenities close by. Property listings for the block consistently note nearby groceries, malls, schools, and access to Tampines MRT (EW2/DT32) as well as Tampines West MRT (DT31). 
Nearby amenities in practical terms:
• Groceries: nearby options include NTUC FairPrice and Sheng Siong. 
• Malls / larger retail: Our Tampines Hub, Century Square, and Tampines Mall are the main pull factors in the area. 
• Healthcare: there is a Healthway Medical (Tampines St 71) clinic at Blk 710 Tampines Street 71 #01-134, and GoWhere also lists healthcare services around the same stretch, including clinics at Blk 730 Tampines Street 71. 
• Schools: nearby schools commonly listed for the block include Poi Ching School, with other Tampines schools also within the wider surrounding estate. 
Transport-wise, this block is not “doorstep MRT” level, but it is still in a solid location for Tampines. Sources place Tampines MRT at roughly 989 m and Tampines West MRT at about 1.2 km, so it is a manageable bus ride, longer walk, or quick feeder hop depending on the exact stack and your tolerance for tropical cardio.