Block 101 Simei St 1
101 Simei St 1, Singapore 520101
Block 101 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 140 dwelling units. Across 164 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$500 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 101 Simei St 1?
Block 101 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 140 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 140
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$600k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 101 Simei St 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$500 psf), from 164 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 99 | S$528,000recent | 104 sqm | S$472 psf |
| 5-Room | 65 | S$622,000recent | 122 sqm | S$451 psf |
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“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Oct 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 101 Simei St 1 get?
Flats at Block 101 Simei St 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.2% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,600/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 101 Simei St 1?
Block 101 Simei St 1 has 164 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$740,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$600,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 128 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$559,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$528,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 128 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 128 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$600,000 |
What flat types are in Block 101 Simei St 1?
Block 101 Simei St 1 has 140 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 101 Simei St 1?
Block 101 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 101 Simei St 1 is an HDB block located along Simei St 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1988, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 140 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 101 Simei St 1, Singapore 520101. It is part of District 18, Tampines / Pasir Ris, the Tampines planning area. The block falls within the East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Simei MRT, approximately 339m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Eastpoint Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 137 Tampines Street 11 for food options, Sea Breeze Avenue Park for greenery and recreation, and Changi Simei Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 101 Simei St 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 101 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 339 m away (~5 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Simei MRT339 m · ~5 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority99 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km251 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- St. Anthony's Canossian Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 101 Simei St 1?
Buying a flat at Block 101 Simei St 1 (~S$600k) needs about S$4,783/mo in income and S$2,253/mo in repayments, after S$12,600 stamp duty and a S$150k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$600k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$12,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$150k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,253/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,783/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 101 Simei St 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 101 Simei St 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 101 Simei St 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$600k (S$500 psf), from 164 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 101 Simei St 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$528k; 5-Room ≈ S$622k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 101 Simei St 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 101 Simei St 1 has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 101 Simei St 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 101 Simei St 1 is about 7.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$600k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 101 Simei St 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$600k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,783/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,253/mo after a S$150k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 101 Simei St 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 101 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 339 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 101 Simei St 1?⌄
Changkat Primary School is within 1 km of Block 101 Simei St 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.