Block 126 Simei St 1
126 Simei St 1, Singapore 520126
Block 126 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 120 dwelling units. Across 193 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$645k (S$553 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 126 Simei St 1?
Block 126 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 120
- Flat model
- Improved · Simplified
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$645k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 126 Simei St 1?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$645k (S$553 psf), from 193 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 73 | S$417,000recent | 84 sqm | S$461 psf |
| 5-Room | 120 | S$660,000recent | 122 sqm | S$505 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 4 for rent (median S$4,200/mo) — search all listings.
“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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 126 Simei St 1 get?
Flats at Block 126 Simei St 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,950/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.5% (from 18 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,950/mo
18 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$35,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 10 | S$2,800/mo |
| 5-Room | 8 | 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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 126 Simei St 1?
Block 126 Simei St 1 has 193 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$700,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$568,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$563,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$668,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$487,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$635,000 |
What flat types are in Block 126 Simei St 1?
Block 126 Simei St 1 has 120 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 126 Simei St 1?
Block 126 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 126 Simei St 1 is an HDB block located along Simei St 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 120 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 126 Simei St 1, Singapore 520126. 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 439m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Eastpoint Mall for shopping, SHAHUL HAMEED S/O ABDUSALAM for groceries, Jln Pelatok Pg for greenery and recreation, and Changi Simei Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 126 Simei St 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 126 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 439 m away (~7 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT439 m · ~7 min
- Upper Changi MRT996 m · ~16 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority516 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority633 m
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority795 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km846 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km871 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km992 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 126 Simei St 1?
Buying a flat at Block 126 Simei St 1 (~S$645k) needs about S$5,142/mo in income and S$2,422/mo in repayments, after S$13,950 stamp duty and a S$161k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$645k) — 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$13,950
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$161k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,422/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,142/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 126 Simei St 1
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 126 Simei St 1 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 126 Simei St 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$645k (S$553 psf), from 193 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 126 Simei St 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$417k; 5-Room ≈ S$660k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 126 Simei St 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 126 Simei St 1 has about 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). 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 126 Simei St 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 126 Simei St 1 is about 5.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,950/mo against a resale price of about S$645k. 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 126 Simei St 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$645k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,142/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,422/mo after a S$161k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 126 Simei St 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 126 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 439 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 126 Simei St 1?⌄
Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Changkat Primary School are within 1 km of Block 126 Simei St 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.