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. Across 94 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$810k (S$520 psf, 146 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Maisonette · Apartment
- 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 of the Maisonette / Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 229 Simei St 4?
Block 229 Simei St 4 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 229 Simei St 4 is an HDB block located along Simei St 4. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 60 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 229 Simei St 4, Singapore 520229. 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 303m away, around 5 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 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.
Wondering whether it will hold its value? See do HDB flats actually make money? →
Eyeing Block 229 Simei St 4? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 229 Simei St 4 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 229 Simei St 4
How much does a Executive flat at Block 229 Simei St 4 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 229 Simei St 4 have recently resold for a median of about S$810k (S$520 psf), from 94 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 229 Simei St 4 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 229 Simei St 4 has about 61 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 229 Simei St 4?⌄
For a flat at about S$810k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,457/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,041/mo after a S$203k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.