Block 168D Simei Lane
168D Simei Lane, Singapore 524168
Block 168D Simei Lane is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2011, with 60 dwelling units. Across 40 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$905k (S$760 psf, 111 sqm). The lease has approximately 84 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 168D Simei Lane?
Block 168D Simei Lane is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 2011, with 60 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 2011
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 60
- Flat model
- DBSS
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$905k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 84 years
What are resale prices at Block 168D Simei Lane?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$905k (S$760 psf), from 40 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 40 | S$905,000recent | 111 sqm | S$760 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 168D Simei Lane get?
Flats at Block 168D Simei Lane have recently sublet for a median of S$3,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.0% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,800/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$45,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 13 | 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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 168D Simei Lane?
Block 168D Simei Lane has 40 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$965,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 sqm | S$965,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 sqm | S$960,000 |
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 sqm | S$961,888 |
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$940,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$978,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 sqm | S$905,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$860,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$875,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 sqm | S$880,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 sqm | S$905,000 |
What flat types are in Block 168D Simei Lane?
Block 168D Simei Lane has 60 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the DBSS model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 168D Simei Lane?
Block 168D Simei Lane is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 168D 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 60 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 168D Simei Lane, Singapore 524168. 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 378m away, around 6 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 168D Simei Lane from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 168D Simei Lane is Upper Changi MRT, about 378 m away (~6 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Upper Changi MRT378 m · ~6 min
- Simei MRT544 m · ~9 min
- Expo MRT994 m · ~16 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km671 m
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority746 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 school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 168D Simei Lane?
Buying a flat at Block 168D Simei Lane (~S$905k) needs about S$7,214/mo in income and S$3,398/mo in repayments, after S$21,750 stamp duty and a S$226k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$905k) — 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$21,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$226k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,398/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,214/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 168D Simei Lane
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 168D Simei Lane cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 168D Simei Lane have recently resold for a median of about S$905k (S$760 psf), from 40 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 168D Simei Lane worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 168D Simei Lane has about 84 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 168D Simei Lane?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 168D Simei Lane is about 5.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,800/mo against a resale price of about S$905k. 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 168D Simei Lane?⌄
For a flat at about S$905k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,214/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,398/mo after a S$226k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 168D Simei Lane?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 168D Simei Lane is Upper Changi MRT, about 378 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 168D Simei Lane?⌄
Changkat Primary School is within 1 km of Block 168D Simei Lane — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.