Block 147 Simei St 2
147 Simei St 2, Singapore 520147
Block 147 Simei St 2 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 28 dwelling units. Across 44 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$705k (S$436 psf, 146 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 147 Simei St 2?
Block 147 Simei St 2 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 28 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 28
- Flat model
- Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$705k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 147 Simei St 2?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$705k (S$436 psf), from 44 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 44 | S$705,000recent | 146 sqm | S$436 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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 147 Simei St 2 get?
Flats at Block 147 Simei St 2 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.1% (from 9 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
9 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 9 | 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 147 Simei St 2?
Block 147 Simei St 2 has 44 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,100,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$1,100,000 |
| Jul 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$965,000 |
| Jan 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Dec 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Aug 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$718,000 |
| Jun 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Mar 2018 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jul 2017 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$740,000 |
| May 2014 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Jun 2011 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Aug 2010 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$583,000 |
| Jan 2010 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$537,000 |
What flat types are in Block 147 Simei St 2?
Block 147 Simei St 2 has 28 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 147 Simei St 2?
Block 147 Simei St 2 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 147 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 28 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 147 Simei St 2, Singapore 520147. 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 376m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Eastpoint Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Jln Pelatok Pg for greenery and recreation, and Changi Simei Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 147 Simei St 2 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 147 Simei St 2 is Simei MRT, about 376 m away (~6 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT376 m · ~6 min
- Upper Changi MRT756 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 priority722 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km729 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority758 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority876 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km1.0 km
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 147 Simei St 2?
Buying a flat at Block 147 Simei St 2 (~S$705k) needs about S$5,620/mo in income and S$2,647/mo in repayments, after S$15,750 stamp duty and a S$176k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$705k) — 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$15,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$176k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,647/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,620/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 147 Simei St 2
How much does a Executive flat at Block 147 Simei St 2 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 147 Simei St 2 have recently resold for a median of about S$705k (S$436 psf), from 44 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 147 Simei St 2 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 147 Simei St 2 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 147 Simei St 2?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 147 Simei St 2 is about 6.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$705k. 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 147 Simei St 2?⌄
For a flat at about S$705k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,620/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,647/mo after a S$176k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 147 Simei St 2?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 147 Simei St 2 is Simei MRT, about 376 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 147 Simei St 2?⌄
Changkat Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 147 Simei St 2 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.