Block 224 Simei St 4
224 Simei St 4, Singapore 520224
Block 224 Simei St 4 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 110 dwelling units. Across 116 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$637k (S$517 psf, 122 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 224 Simei St 4?
Block 224 Simei St 4 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 110
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$637k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 224 Simei St 4?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$637k (S$517 psf), from 116 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 60 | S$508,000recent | 104 sqm | S$446 psf |
| 5-Room | 56 | S$583,000recent | 122 sqm | S$442 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 224 Simei St 4 get?
Flats at Block 224 Simei St 4 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.6% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 8 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 9 | S$3,500/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 224 Simei St 4?
Block 224 Simei St 4 has 116 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$637,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$637,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$768,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$728,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$678,888 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$652,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$472,000 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$548,000 |
What flat types are in Block 224 Simei St 4?
Block 224 Simei St 4 has 110 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 224 Simei St 4?
Block 224 Simei St 4 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 224 Simei St 4 is an HDB block located along Simei St 4. The block is recorded as completed around 1988, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 110 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 224 Simei St 4, Singapore 520224. 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 453m away, around 7 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 224 Simei St 4 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 224 Simei St 4 is Upper Changi MRT, about 453 m away (~7 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Upper Changi MRT453 m · ~7 min
- Simei MRT467 m · ~7 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km609 m
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority676 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 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 224 Simei St 4?
Buying a flat at Block 224 Simei St 4 (~S$637k) needs about S$5,078/mo in income and S$2,392/mo in repayments, after S$13,710 stamp duty and a S$159k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$637k) — 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$13,710
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$159k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,392/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,078/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 224 Simei St 4
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 224 Simei St 4 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 224 Simei St 4 have recently resold for a median of about S$637k (S$517 psf), from 116 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 224 Simei St 4 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$508k; 5-Room ≈ S$583k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 224 Simei St 4 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 224 Simei St 4 has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). 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 224 Simei St 4?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 224 Simei St 4 is about 6.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$637k. 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 224 Simei St 4?⌄
For a flat at about S$637k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,078/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,392/mo after a S$159k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 224 Simei St 4?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 224 Simei St 4 is Upper Changi MRT, about 453 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 224 Simei St 4?⌄
Changkat Primary School is within 1 km of Block 224 Simei St 4 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.