Block 168B Simei Lane
168B Simei Lane, Singapore 522168
Block 168B Simei Lane is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2011, with 40 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$778k (107 sqm), from 27 resales on record. The lease has approximately 85 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 168B Simei Lane?
Block 168B 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$778k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 85 years
What are resale prices at Block 168B Simei Lane?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$778k (S$708 psf), from 27 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 14 | S$618,000recent | 94 sqm | S$611 psf |
| 5-Room | 13 | S$765,500recent | 107 sqm | S$653 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 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 168B Simei Lane?
Block 168B Simei Lane has 27 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$968,000 in Apr 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 107 sqm | S$968,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 94 sqm | S$835,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$925,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$845,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 94 sqm | S$761,888 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 94 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 94 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 94 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 107 sqm | S$798,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$765,500 |
| Feb 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$778,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$838,000 |
What flat types are in Block 168B Simei Lane?
Block 168B Simei Lane has 40 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 168B Simei Lane from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 168B Simei Lane is Upper Changi MRT, about 316 m away (~5 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Upper Changi MRT316 m · ~5 min
- Simei MRT603 m · ~9 min
- Expo MRT948 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 km704 m
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority789 m
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Temasek Junior CollegeMixed-level school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 168B Simei Lane?
Buying a flat at Block 168B Simei Lane (~S$778k) needs about S$6,202/mo in income and S$2,921/mo in repayments, after S$17,940 stamp duty and a S$195k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$778k) — 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$17,940
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$195k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,921/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,202/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 168B Simei Lane
What is the resale price at Block 168B Simei Lane?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 168B Simei Lane have recently resold around S$778k (107 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 168B Simei Lane by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$618k; 5-Room ≈ S$766k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 168B Simei Lane?⌄
Block 168B Simei Lane has approximately 85 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2011). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 168B Simei Lane?⌄
Block 168B Simei Lane has 40 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 168B Simei Lane?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 168B Simei Lane is Upper Changi MRT, about 316 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 168B Simei Lane?⌄
Changkat Primary School is within 1 km of Block 168B Simei Lane — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 168B Simei Lane a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 168B Simei Lane sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈85 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
