Block 144 Simei St 2
144 Simei St 2, Singapore 520144
Block 144 Simei St 2 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 8 dwelling units. Across 13 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$590k (S$356 psf, 146 sqm). The lease has approximately 65 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 144 Simei St 2?
Block 144 Simei St 2 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 8 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 8
- Flat model
- Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$590k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2022
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 65 years
What are resale prices at Block 144 Simei St 2?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$590k (S$356 psf), from 13 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 13 | S$590,000recent | 146 sqm | S$356 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 2022.
What rent and yield does Block 144 Simei St 2 get?
Flats at Block 144 Simei St 2 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 6 | S$3,300/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 144 Simei St 2?
Block 144 Simei St 2 has 13 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$846,888 in Jun 2022 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$846,888 |
| May 2017 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Jul 2016 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Mar 2008 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Sept 2007 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$496,000 |
| Apr 2003 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Jan 1998 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$603,800 |
| Jul 1997 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jun 1997 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Sept 1996 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Dec 1995 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Feb 1993 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$275,000 |
What flat types are in Block 144 Simei St 2?
Block 144 Simei St 2 has 8 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 144 Simei St 2?
Block 144 Simei St 2 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 144 Simei St 2 is an HDB block located along Simei St 2. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 8 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 144 Simei St 2, Singapore 520144. 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 342m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Eastpoint Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Harvey Crescent Pg for greenery and recreation, and Changi Simei Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 144 Simei St 2 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 144 Simei St 2 is Simei MRT, about 342 m away (~5 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT342 m · ~5 min
- Upper Changi MRT769 m · ~12 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 priority689 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km699 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority755 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority871 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level 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 144 Simei St 2?
Buying a flat at Block 144 Simei St 2 (~S$590k) needs about S$4,703/mo in income and S$2,215/mo in repayments, after S$12,300 stamp duty and a S$148k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$590k) — 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$12,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$148k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,215/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,703/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 144 Simei St 2
How much does a Executive flat at Block 144 Simei St 2 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 144 Simei St 2 have recently resold for a median of about S$590k (S$356 psf), from 13 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 144 Simei St 2 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 144 Simei St 2 has about 65 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 144 Simei St 2?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 144 Simei St 2 is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$590k. 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 144 Simei St 2?⌄
For a flat at about S$590k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,703/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,215/mo after a S$148k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 144 Simei St 2?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 144 Simei St 2 is Simei MRT, about 342 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 144 Simei St 2?⌄
Changkat Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 144 Simei St 2 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.