Block 153 Simei St 1
153 Simei St 1, Singapore 520153
Block 153 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 80 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$548k (84 sqm), from 129 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 153 Simei St 1?
Block 153 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$548k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 153 Simei St 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$548k (S$542 psf), from 129 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 68 | S$490,000recent | 84 sqm | S$520 psf |
| 5-Room | 61 | S$545,000recent | 122 sqm | S$415 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 Feb 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 153 Simei St 1?
Block 153 Simei St 1 has 129 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$604,888 in Feb 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$604,888 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$526,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$565,000 |
What flat types are in Block 153 Simei St 1?
Block 153 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 153 Simei St 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 153 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 482 m away (~8 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT482 m · ~8 min
- Upper Changi MRT612 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km773 m
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority796 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority888 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority967 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 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 153 Simei St 1?
Buying a flat at Block 153 Simei St 1 (~S$548k) needs about S$4,368/mo in income and S$2,058/mo in repayments, after S$11,040 stamp duty and a S$137k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$548k) — 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$11,040
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$137k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,058/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,368/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 153 Simei St 1
What is the resale price at Block 153 Simei St 1?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 153 Simei St 1 have recently resold around S$548k (84 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 153 Simei St 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$490k; 5-Room ≈ S$545k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 153 Simei St 1?⌄
Block 153 Simei St 1 has approximately 62 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 153 Simei St 1?⌄
Block 153 Simei St 1 has 80 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 153 Simei St 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 153 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 482 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 153 Simei St 1?⌄
Changkat Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, East Spring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 153 Simei St 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 153 Simei St 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 153 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 (≈62 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
