Block 242 Simei St 5
242 Simei St 5, Singapore 520242
Block 242 Simei St 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 66 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$533k (105 sqm), from 56 resales on record. The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 242 Simei St 5?
Block 242 Simei St 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 66 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 66
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$533k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 242 Simei St 5?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$533k (S$472 psf), from 56 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 31 | S$508,000recent | 105 sqm | S$449 psf |
| 5-Room | 25 | S$448,888recent | 122 sqm | S$342 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 Nov 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 242 Simei St 5?
Block 242 Simei St 5 has 56 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$838,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$838,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Dec 2019 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$508,000 |
| May 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Sept 2016 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$506,800 |
| Jun 2016 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Mar 2016 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$533,000 |
| Oct 2014 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$488,000 |
What flat types are in Block 242 Simei St 5?
Block 242 Simei St 5 has 66 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 242 Simei St 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 242 Simei St 5 is Simei MRT, about 90 m away (~1 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT90 m · ~1 min
- Upper Changi MRT825 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority401 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km419 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority895 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority995 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 242 Simei St 5?
Buying a flat at Block 242 Simei St 5 (~S$533k) needs about S$4,249/mo in income and S$2,001/mo in repayments, after S$10,590 stamp duty and a S$133k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$533k) — 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$10,590
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$133k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,001/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,249/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 242 Simei St 5
What is the resale price at Block 242 Simei St 5?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 242 Simei St 5 have recently resold around S$533k (105 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 242 Simei St 5 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$508k; 5-Room ≈ S$449k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 242 Simei St 5?⌄
Block 242 Simei St 5 has approximately 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 242 Simei St 5?⌄
Block 242 Simei St 5 has 66 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 242 Simei St 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 242 Simei St 5 is Simei MRT, about 90 m away (~1 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 242 Simei St 5?⌄
Changkat Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 242 Simei St 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 242 Simei St 5 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 242 Simei St 5 sits in Tampines, in the Tampines planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈70 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
