Block 229 Simei St 4
229 Simei St 4, Singapore 520229
Block 229 Simei St 4 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 60 dwelling units. Executive flats have recently resold around S$810k (146 sqm), from 94 resales on record. The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 229 Simei St 4?
Block 229 Simei St 4 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1987, with 60 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 60
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$810k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 229 Simei St 4?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$810k (S$520 psf), from 94 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 94 | S$810,000recent | 146 sqm | S$520 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 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 229 Simei St 4?
Block 229 Simei St 4 has 94 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$985,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$985,000 |
| Dec 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Aug 2025 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 146 sqm | S$1,108,000 |
| Aug 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 142 sqm | S$928,000 |
| Oct 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$920,000 |
| Aug 2022 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 146 sqm | S$865,000 |
| May 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$810,000 |
| Mar 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 142 sqm | S$795,000 |
| Jan 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 142 sqm | S$782,000 |
| Oct 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Sept 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Sept 2021 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$738,000 |
What flat types are in Block 229 Simei St 4?
Block 229 Simei St 4 has 60 units, mostly Executive flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 229 Simei St 4 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 229 Simei St 4 is Simei MRT, about 303 m away (~5 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT303 m · ~5 min
- Upper Changi MRT617 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km515 m
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority553 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority989 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 229 Simei St 4?
Buying a flat at Block 229 Simei St 4 (~S$810k) needs about S$6,457/mo in income and S$3,041/mo in repayments, after S$18,900 stamp duty and a S$203k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$810k) — 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$18,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$203k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,041/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,457/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 229 Simei St 4
What is the resale price at Block 229 Simei St 4?⌄
Executive flats at Block 229 Simei St 4 have recently resold around S$810k (146 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 229 Simei St 4?⌄
Block 229 Simei St 4 has approximately 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 229 Simei St 4?⌄
Block 229 Simei St 4 has 60 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly executive flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 229 Simei St 4?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 229 Simei St 4 is Simei MRT, about 303 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 229 Simei St 4?⌄
Changkat Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 229 Simei St 4 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 229 Simei St 4 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 229 Simei St 4 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈61 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
