Block 221 Simei St 4
221 Simei St 4, Singapore 520221
Block 221 Simei St 4 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 14 dwelling units. Across 18 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$327k (S$251 psf, 108 sqm). The lease has approximately 69 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 221 Simei St 4?
Block 221 Simei St 4 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 14 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 14
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$327k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2018
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 69 years
What are resale prices at Block 221 Simei St 4?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$327k (S$251 psf), from 18 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$290,000recent | 104 sqm | S$246 psf |
| 5-Room | 6 | S$327,000recent | 122 sqm | S$249 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$768k) and 1 for rent — search all listings.
“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 Mar 2018.
What rent and yield does Block 221 Simei St 4 get?
Flats at Block 221 Simei St 4 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,650/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.7% (from 5 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,650/mo
5 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 3 | S$2,500/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 Nov 2024. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 221 Simei St 4?
Block 221 Simei St 4 has 18 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$458,000 in Mar 2018 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$458,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$565,000 |
| May 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Aug 2014 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$452,888 |
| Oct 2009 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Nov 2007 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$323,000 |
| Apr 2007 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$297,050 |
| Nov 2004 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$317,000 |
| Oct 2004 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Feb 2003 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$285,000 |
| Aug 1999 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$327,000 |
| Jun 1999 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$330,000 |
What flat types are in Block 221 Simei St 4?
Block 221 Simei St 4 has 14 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 221 Simei St 4?
Block 221 Simei St 4 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 221 Simei St 4 is an HDB block located along Simei St 4. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 14 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 221 Simei St 4, Singapore 520221. 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 Simei MRT, approximately 391m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Eastpoint Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Harvey Crescent Pg for greenery and recreation, and Changi Simei Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 221 Simei St 4 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 221 Simei St 4 is Simei MRT, about 391 m away (~6 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Simei MRT391 m · ~6 min
- Upper Changi MRT548 m · ~9 min
- Expo MRT968 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 km439 m
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority521 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 221 Simei St 4?
Buying a flat at Block 221 Simei St 4 (~S$327k) needs about S$2,607/mo in income and S$1,228/mo in repayments, after S$4,740 stamp duty and a S$82k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$327k) — 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$4,740
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$82k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,228/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,607/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 221 Simei St 4 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 221 Simei St 4
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 221 Simei St 4 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 221 Simei St 4 have recently resold for a median of about S$327k (S$251 psf), from 18 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 221 Simei St 4 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$290k; 5-Room ≈ S$327k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 221 Simei St 4 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 221 Simei St 4 has about 69 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). 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 221 Simei St 4?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 221 Simei St 4 is about 9.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,650/mo against a resale price of about S$327k. 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 221 Simei St 4?⌄
For a flat at about S$327k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,607/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,228/mo after a S$82k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 221 Simei St 4?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 221 Simei St 4 is Simei MRT, about 391 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 221 Simei St 4?⌄
Changkat Primary School is within 1 km of Block 221 Simei St 4 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.