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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$635k (121 sqm), from 102 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 156 Simei Rd
What is the resale price at Block 156 Simei Rd?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 156 Simei Rd have recently resold around S$635k (121 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 156 Simei Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$455k; 5-Room ≈ S$583k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 156 Simei Rd?⌄
Block 156 Simei Rd has approximately 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 156 Simei Rd?⌄
Block 156 Simei Rd has 80 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 156 Simei Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 156 Simei Rd 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.
