Block 156 Simei Rd
156 Simei Rd, Singapore 520156
Block 156 Simei Rd is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 80 dwelling units. Across 102 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$635k (S$536 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 156 Simei Rd?
Block 156 Simei Rd is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 80 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 80
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$635k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 156 Simei Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$635k (S$536 psf), from 102 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 52 | S$455,000recent | 104 sqm | S$406 psf |
| 5-Room | 50 | S$583,000recent | 122 sqm | S$448 psf |
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“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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 156 Simei Rd get?
Flats at Block 156 Simei Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,550/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.8% (from 22 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,550/mo
22 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 18 | S$2,550/mo |
| 5-Room | 4 | S$2,350/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 156 Simei Rd?
Block 156 Simei Rd has 102 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$658,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$775,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$775,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$508,888 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$583,000 |
What flat types are in Block 156 Simei Rd?
Block 156 Simei Rd has 80 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 156 Simei Rd?
Block 156 Simei Rd is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 156 Simei Rd is an HDB block located along Simei Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1988, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 80 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 156 Simei Rd, Singapore 520156. 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 Upper Changi MRT, approximately 487m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Eastpoint Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Meragi Rd Pg for greenery and recreation, and Changi Simei Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 156 Simei Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 156 Simei Rd is Upper Changi MRT, about 487 m away (~8 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Upper Changi MRT487 m · ~8 min
- Simei MRT632 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 km874 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority900 m
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority919 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 156 Simei Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 156 Simei Rd (~S$635k) needs about S$5,062/mo in income and S$2,384/mo in repayments, after S$13,650 stamp duty and a S$159k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$635k) — 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$13,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$159k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,384/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,062/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 156 Simei Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 156 Simei Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 156 Simei Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$635k (S$536 psf), from 102 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 156 Simei Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$455k; 5-Room ≈ S$583k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 156 Simei Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 156 Simei Rd has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). 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 156 Simei Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 156 Simei Rd is about 4.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,550/mo against a resale price of about S$635k. 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 156 Simei Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$635k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,062/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,384/mo after a S$159k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 156 Simei Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 156 Simei Rd is Upper Changi MRT, about 487 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 156 Simei Rd?⌄
East Spring Primary School, Changkat Primary School are within 1 km of Block 156 Simei Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.