Block 159 Simei Rd
159 Simei Rd, Singapore 520159
Block 159 Simei Rd is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 32 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$460k (108 sqm), from 41 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 159 Simei Rd?
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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$460k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 159 Simei Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$460k (S$396 psf), from 41 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$438,000recent | 104 sqm | S$384 psf |
| 5-Room | 17 | S$343,000recent | 122 sqm | S$261 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 Jan 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 159 Simei Rd?
Block 159 Simei Rd has 41 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$655,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$488,000 |
| May 2012 | 5-Room | 01 TO 05 | 122 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Dec 2011 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jun 2011 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$460,000 |
What flat types are in Block 159 Simei Rd?
Block 159 Simei Rd has 32 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 159 Simei Rd from MRT and schools?
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
- Upper Changi MRT385 m · ~6 min
- Simei MRT743 m · ~12 min
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 159 Simei Rd?
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 159 Simei Rd
What is the resale price at Block 159 Simei Rd?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 159 Simei Rd have recently resold around S$460k (108 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 159 Simei Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$438k; 5-Room ≈ S$343k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 159 Simei Rd?⌄
Block 159 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 159 Simei Rd?⌄
Block 159 Simei Rd has 32 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 159 Simei Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 159 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.
