Block 231 Simei St 4
231 Simei St 4, Singapore 520231
Block 231 Simei St 4 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 90 dwelling units. Across 107 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$565k (S$468 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 231 Simei St 4?
Block 231 Simei St 4 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1988, with 90 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 90
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$565k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 231 Simei St 4?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$565k (S$468 psf), from 107 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 63 | S$495,000recent | 104 sqm | S$442 psf |
| 5-Room | 44 | S$565,000recent | 122 sqm | S$421 psf |
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“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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 231 Simei St 4 get?
Flats at Block 231 Simei St 4 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 20 | S$3,300/mo |
| 5-Room | 16 | 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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 231 Simei St 4?
Block 231 Simei St 4 has 107 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$640,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$640,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$640,888 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$558,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$395,888 |
| Nov 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$430,118 |
| Apr 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$565,000 |
What flat types are in Block 231 Simei St 4?
Block 231 Simei St 4 has 90 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 231 Simei St 4?
Block 231 Simei St 4 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 231 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 90 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 231 Simei St 4, Singapore 520231. 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 395m 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 231 Simei St 4 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 231 Simei St 4 is Simei MRT, about 395 m away (~6 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT395 m · ~6 min
- Upper Changi MRT549 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km611 m
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority655 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority999 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Pasir Ris 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 231 Simei St 4?
Buying a flat at Block 231 Simei St 4 (~S$565k) needs about S$4,504/mo in income and S$2,121/mo in repayments, after S$11,550 stamp duty and a S$141k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$11,550
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$141k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,121/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,504/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 231 Simei St 4
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 231 Simei St 4 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 231 Simei St 4 have recently resold for a median of about S$565k (S$468 psf), from 107 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 231 Simei St 4 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$495k; 5-Room ≈ S$565k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 231 Simei St 4 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 231 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 231 Simei St 4?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 231 Simei St 4 is about 7.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$565k. 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 231 Simei St 4?⌄
For a flat at about S$565k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,504/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,121/mo after a S$141k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 231 Simei St 4?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 231 Simei St 4 is Simei MRT, about 395 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 231 Simei St 4?⌄
Changkat Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 231 Simei St 4 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.