Block 138 Simei St 1
138 Simei St 1, Singapore 520138
Block 138 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 80 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (88 sqm), from 126 resales on record. The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 138 Simei St 1?
Block 138 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 80 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 80
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$580k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 138 Simei St 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$531 psf), from 126 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 65 | S$460,000recent | 84 sqm | S$459 psf |
| 5-Room | 61 | S$525,000recent | 122 sqm | S$400 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 Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 138 Simei St 1?
Block 138 Simei St 1 has 126 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$750,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$584,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$712,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$580,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$464,000 |
What flat types are in Block 138 Simei St 1?
Block 138 Simei St 1 has 80 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 138 Simei St 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 138 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 594 m away (~9 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT594 m · ~9 min
- Upper Changi MRT793 m · ~12 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 priority724 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority807 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km807 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority847 m
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority944 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km949 m
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level 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 138 Simei St 1?
Buying a flat at Block 138 Simei St 1 (~S$580k) needs about S$4,624/mo in income and S$2,178/mo in repayments, after S$12,000 stamp duty and a S$145k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$580k) — 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$12,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$145k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,178/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,624/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 138 Simei St 1
What is the resale price at Block 138 Simei St 1?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 138 Simei St 1 have recently resold around S$580k (88 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 138 Simei St 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$460k; 5-Room ≈ S$525k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 138 Simei St 1?⌄
Block 138 Simei St 1 has approximately 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 138 Simei St 1?⌄
Block 138 Simei St 1 has 80 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 138 Simei St 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 138 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 594 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 138 Simei St 1?⌄
Chongzheng Primary School, East Spring Primary School, Yumin Primary School, Changkat Primary School are within 1 km of Block 138 Simei St 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 138 Simei St 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 138 Simei St 1 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈61 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
