Block 161 Simei Rd
161 Simei Rd, Singapore 520161
Block 161 Simei Rd is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 32 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$443k (120 sqm), from 46 resales on record. The lease has approximately 64 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 161 Simei Rd?
Block 161 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$443k
- Last transacted
- May 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 64 years
What are resale prices at Block 161 Simei Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$443k (S$357 psf), from 46 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 28 | S$310,001recent | 104 sqm | S$277 psf |
| 5-Room | 18 | S$383,000recent | 122 sqm | S$292 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 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 161 Simei Rd?
Block 161 Simei Rd has 46 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$670,000 in May 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 129 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$392,800 |
| Jun 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Mar 2017 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$498,000 |
| Sept 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jun 2010 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$443,000 |
| Apr 2010 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 129 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Nov 2009 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Aug 2008 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$340,000 |
What flat types are in Block 161 Simei Rd?
Block 161 Simei Rd has 32 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 161 Simei Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 161 Simei Rd is Upper Changi MRT, about 429 m away (~7 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Upper Changi MRT429 m · ~7 min
- Simei MRT787 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 priority834 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary 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 161 Simei Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 161 Simei Rd (~S$443k) needs about S$3,531/mo in income and S$1,663/mo in repayments, after S$7,890 stamp duty and a S$111k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$443k) — 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$7,890
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$111k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,663/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,531/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 161 Simei Rd
What is the resale price at Block 161 Simei Rd?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 161 Simei Rd have recently resold around S$443k (120 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 161 Simei Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$310k; 5-Room ≈ S$383k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 161 Simei Rd?⌄
Block 161 Simei Rd has approximately 64 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 161 Simei Rd?⌄
Block 161 Simei Rd has 32 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 161 Simei Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 161 Simei Rd is Upper Changi MRT, about 429 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 161 Simei Rd?⌄
East Spring Primary School is within 1 km of Block 161 Simei Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 161 Simei Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 161 Simei Rd sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈64 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
