Block 244 Simei St 5
244 Simei St 5, Singapore 520244
Block 244 Simei St 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 98 dwelling units. Across 98 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$639k (S$499 psf, 119 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 244 Simei St 5?
Block 244 Simei St 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 98 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 98
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$639k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 244 Simei St 5?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$639k (S$499 psf), from 98 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 30 | S$362,000recent | 104 sqm | S$320 psf |
| 5-Room | 68 | S$638,888recent | 122 sqm | S$484 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 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 Dec 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 244 Simei St 5 get?
Flats at Block 244 Simei St 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,700/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$44,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 19 | S$3,300/mo |
| 5-Room | 15 | 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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 244 Simei St 5?
Block 244 Simei St 5 has 98 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$770,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$761,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$833,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 119 sqm | S$815,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Feb 2018 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Dec 2017 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 119 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$483,000 |
| May 2017 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$609,888 |
| Mar 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$503,000 |
| Feb 2017 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$638,888 |
What flat types are in Block 244 Simei St 5?
Block 244 Simei St 5 has 98 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 244 Simei St 5?
Block 244 Simei St 5 is an HDB block in Tampines.
Block 244 Simei St 5 is an HDB block located along Simei St 5. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 98 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 244 Simei St 5, Singapore 520244. 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 143m away, around 2 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 244 Simei St 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 244 Simei St 5 is Simei MRT, about 143 m away (~2 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT143 m · ~2 min
- Upper Changi MRT808 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 priority481 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km499 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority841 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority945 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 244 Simei St 5?
Buying a flat at Block 244 Simei St 5 (~S$639k) needs about S$5,093/mo in income and S$2,399/mo in repayments, after S$13,767 stamp duty and a S$160k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$639k) — 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$13,767
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$160k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,399/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,093/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 244 Simei St 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 244 Simei St 5
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 244 Simei St 5 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 244 Simei St 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$639k (S$499 psf), from 98 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 244 Simei St 5 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$362k; 5-Room ≈ S$639k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 244 Simei St 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 244 Simei St 5 has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). 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 244 Simei St 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 244 Simei St 5 is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,700/mo against a resale price of about S$639k. 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 244 Simei St 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$639k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,093/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,399/mo after a S$160k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 244 Simei St 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 244 Simei St 5 is Simei MRT, about 143 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 244 Simei St 5?⌄
Changkat Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 244 Simei St 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.