Block 129 Simei St 1
129 Simei St 1, Singapore 520129
Block 129 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 16 dwelling units. Across 29 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$429k (S$442 psf, 88 sqm). The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 129 Simei St 1?
Block 129 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 16 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 16
- Flat model
- Improved · Simplified
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$429k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 129 Simei St 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$429k (S$442 psf), from 29 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$263,000recent | 84 sqm | S$291 psf |
| 5-Room | 17 | S$357,000recent | 122 sqm | S$263 psf |
“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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 129 Simei St 1 get?
Flats at Block 129 Simei St 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,450/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 10 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,450/mo
10 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$29,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 9 | S$3,200/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 Sept 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 129 Simei St 1?
Block 129 Simei St 1 has 29 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$590,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 126 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$588,888 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Oct 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$385,000 |
| May 2013 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$546,000 |
| Nov 2011 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$429,000 |
| Aug 2009 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Mar 2005 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$230,000 |
| Oct 2004 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$368,000 |
What flat types are in Block 129 Simei St 1?
Block 129 Simei St 1 has 16 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 129 Simei St 1?
Block 129 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 129 Simei St 1 is an HDB block located along Simei St 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 16 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 129 Simei St 1, Singapore 520129. 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 353m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Eastpoint Mall for shopping, SHAHUL HAMEED S/O ABDUSALAM for groceries, Harvey Crescent Pg for greenery and recreation, and Changi Simei Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 129 Simei St 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 129 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 353 m away (~6 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT353 m · ~6 min
- Upper Changi MRT944 m · ~15 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 priority590 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority703 m
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority712 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km758 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km955 m
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 129 Simei St 1?
Buying a flat at Block 129 Simei St 1 (~S$429k) needs about S$3,420/mo in income and S$1,611/mo in repayments, after S$7,470 stamp duty and a S$107k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$429k) — 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$7,470
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$107k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,611/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,420/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 129 Simei St 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 129 Simei St 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 129 Simei St 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$429k (S$442 psf), from 29 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 129 Simei St 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$263k; 5-Room ≈ S$357k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 129 Simei St 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 129 Simei St 1 has about 60 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 129 Simei St 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 129 Simei St 1 is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,450/mo against a resale price of about S$429k. 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 129 Simei St 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$429k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,420/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,611/mo after a S$107k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 129 Simei St 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 129 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 353 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 129 Simei St 1?⌄
Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Changkat Primary School are within 1 km of Block 129 Simei St 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.