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Block 159 Simei Rd

159 Simei Rd, Singapore 520159

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jan 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 159 Simei Rd is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 32 dwelling units. Across 41 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$460k (S$396 psf, 108 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 159 Simei Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 159 Simei Rd is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 32 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1988
Storeys
4
Total units
32
Flat model
Model A · Improved
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$460k
Last transacted
Jan 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 62 years
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What are resale prices at Block 159 Simei Rd?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$460k (S$396 psf), from 41 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room24S$438,000recent104 sqmS$384 psf
5-Room17S$343,000recent122 sqmS$261 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 Jan 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 159 Simei Rd get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 159 Simei Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.8% (from 11 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,000/mo

11 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

7.8%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$36,000

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
5-Room8S$2,700/mo
4-Room3S$3,900/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 159 Simei Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 159 Simei Rd has 41 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$655,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jan 20264-Room01 TO 03109 sqmS$655,000
Jun 20254-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$650,000
Oct 20215-Room01 TO 03122 sqmS$515,000
Sept 20214-Room01 TO 03104 sqmS$450,000
Jun 20214-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$455,000
Nov 20204-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$430,000
Jan 20204-Room01 TO 03109 sqmS$438,000
Aug 20194-Room01 TO 03108 sqmS$438,000
Jul 20195-Room01 TO 03122 sqmS$488,000
May 20125-Room01 TO 05122 sqmS$560,000
Dec 20114-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$460,000
Jun 20114-Room01 TO 03108 sqmS$460,000
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What flat types are in Block 159 Simei Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 159 Simei Rd has 32 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 205-Room: 12
6

Where is Block 159 Simei Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 159 Simei Rd is an HDB block in Tampines.

Block 159 Simei Rd is an HDB block located along Simei Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1988, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 32 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 159 Simei Rd, Singapore 520159. 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 385m away, around 6 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.

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How far is Block 159 Simei Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 159 Simei Rd is Upper Changi MRT, about 385 m away (~6 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority899 m
  • Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km942 m
  • Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Eastpoint Mall · 795 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 795 mPark: Meragi Rd Pg · 66 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 159 Simei Rd?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 159 Simei Rd (~S$460k) needs about S$3,667/mo in income and S$1,727/mo in repayments, after S$8,400 stamp duty and a S$115k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$460k) — 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$8,400

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$115k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,727/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,667/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 sales at Block 159 Simei Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 159 Simei Rd

How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 159 Simei Rd cost?

4-Room flats at Block 159 Simei Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$460k (S$396 psf), from 41 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 159 Simei Rd by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$438k; 5-Room ≈ S$343k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 159 Simei Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 159 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 159 Simei Rd?

Gross rental yield at Block 159 Simei Rd is about 7.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$460k. 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 159 Simei Rd?

For a flat at about S$460k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,667/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,727/mo after a S$115k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 159 Simei Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 159 Simei Rd is Upper Changi MRT, about 385 m away (~6 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 159 Simei Rd?

East Spring Primary School is within 1 km of Block 159 Simei Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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