Block 162 Simei Rd
162 Simei Rd, Singapore 520162
Block 162 Simei Rd is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 80 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$488k (104 sqm), from 119 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 162 Simei Rd?
Block 162 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$488k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 162 Simei Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$488k (S$422 psf), from 119 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 66 | S$470,000recent | 104 sqm | S$420 psf |
| 5-Room | 53 | S$550,000recent | 122 sqm | S$408 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 Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 162 Simei Rd?
Block 162 Simei Rd has 119 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$632,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$632,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$788,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 129 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$472,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Jan 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$420,000 |
What flat types are in Block 162 Simei Rd?
Block 162 Simei Rd has 80 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 162 Simei Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 162 Simei Rd is Upper Changi MRT, about 474 m away (~7 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Upper Changi MRT474 m · ~7 min
- Simei MRT781 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 priority798 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary 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 162 Simei Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 162 Simei Rd (~S$488k) needs about S$3,890/mo in income and S$1,832/mo in repayments, after S$9,240 stamp duty and a S$122k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$488k) — 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$9,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$122k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,832/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,890/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 162 Simei Rd
What is the resale price at Block 162 Simei Rd?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 162 Simei Rd have recently resold around S$488k (104 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 162 Simei Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$470k; 5-Room ≈ S$550k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 162 Simei Rd?⌄
Block 162 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 162 Simei Rd?⌄
Block 162 Simei Rd has 80 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 162 Simei Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 162 Simei Rd is Upper Changi MRT, about 474 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 162 Simei Rd?⌄
East Spring Primary School is within 1 km of Block 162 Simei Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 162 Simei Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 162 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.
