Block 245 Simei St 5
245 Simei St 5, Singapore 520245
Block 245 Simei St 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 98 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$740k (105 sqm), from 83 resales on record. The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 245 Simei St 5?
Block 245 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$740k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 245 Simei St 5?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$740k (S$593 psf), from 83 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 35 | S$500,000recent | 105 sqm | S$445 psf |
| 5-Room | 48 | S$667,000recent | 121 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 Dec 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 245 Simei St 5?
Block 245 Simei St 5 has 83 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$775,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$775,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$740,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$855,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$808,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$790,888 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 119 sqm | S$633,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 119 sqm | S$667,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$595,000 |
What flat types are in Block 245 Simei St 5?
Block 245 Simei St 5 has 98 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 245 Simei St 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 245 Simei St 5 is Simei MRT, about 163 m away (~3 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT163 m · ~3 min
- Upper Changi MRT853 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 priority520 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km552 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority774 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority879 m
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 245 Simei St 5?
Buying a flat at Block 245 Simei St 5 (~S$740k) needs about S$5,899/mo in income and S$2,778/mo in repayments, after S$16,800 stamp duty and a S$185k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$740k) — 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$16,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$185k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,778/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,899/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 245 Simei St 5
What is the resale price at Block 245 Simei St 5?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 245 Simei St 5 have recently resold around S$740k (105 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 245 Simei St 5 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$500k; 5-Room ≈ S$667k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 245 Simei St 5?⌄
Block 245 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 245 Simei St 5?⌄
Block 245 Simei St 5 has 98 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 245 Simei St 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 245 Simei St 5 is Simei MRT, about 163 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 245 Simei St 5?⌄
Changkat Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 245 Simei St 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 245 Simei St 5 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 245 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.
