Block 168A Simei Lane
168A Simei Lane, Singapore 521168
Block 168A Simei Lane is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2011, with 40 dwelling units. Across 25 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$828k (S$742 psf, 94 sqm). The lease has approximately 85 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 168A Simei Lane?
Block 168A Simei Lane is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2011, with 40 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 2011
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 40
- Flat model
- DBSS
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$828k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 85 years
What are resale prices at Block 168A Simei Lane?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$828k (S$742 psf), from 25 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 14 | S$655,000recent | 94 sqm | S$647 psf |
| 5-Room | 11 | S$816,000recent | 107 sqm | S$691 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 Aug 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 168A Simei Lane get?
Flats at Block 168A Simei Lane have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.2% (from 15 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
15 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 12 | S$3,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$3,800/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 168A Simei Lane?
Block 168A Simei Lane has 25 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$865,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 94 sqm | S$865,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$940,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 94 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 94 sqm | S$880,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 94 sqm | S$828,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 94 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$855,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$818,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$826,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 94 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$783,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 94 sqm | S$655,000 |
What flat types are in Block 168A Simei Lane?
Block 168A Simei Lane has 40 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the DBSS model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 168A Simei Lane?
Block 168A Simei Lane is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 168A Simei Lane is an HDB block located along Simei Lane. The block is recorded as completed around 2011, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 40 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 168A Simei Lane, Singapore 521168. 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 299m away, around 5 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.
How far is Block 168A Simei Lane from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 168A Simei Lane is Upper Changi MRT, about 299 m away (~5 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Upper Changi MRT299 m · ~5 min
- Simei MRT625 m · ~10 min
- Expo MRT954 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km732 m
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority816 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 168A Simei Lane?
Buying a flat at Block 168A Simei Lane (~S$828k) needs about S$6,601/mo in income and S$3,109/mo in repayments, after S$19,440 stamp duty and a S$207k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$828k) — 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$19,440
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$207k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,109/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,601/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 transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 168A Simei Lane
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 168A Simei Lane cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 168A Simei Lane have recently resold for a median of about S$828k (S$742 psf), from 25 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 168A Simei Lane by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$655k; 5-Room ≈ S$816k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 168A Simei Lane worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 168A Simei Lane has about 85 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2011). 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 168A Simei Lane?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 168A Simei Lane is about 5.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$828k. 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 168A Simei Lane?⌄
For a flat at about S$828k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,601/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,109/mo after a S$207k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 168A Simei Lane?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 168A Simei Lane is Upper Changi MRT, about 299 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 168A Simei Lane?⌄
Changkat Primary School is within 1 km of Block 168A Simei Lane — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.