Block 247 Simei St 5
247 Simei St 5, Singapore 520247
Block 247 Simei St 5 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 66 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$660k (122 sqm), from 59 resales on record. The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 247 Simei St 5?
Block 247 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$660k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 247 Simei St 5?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$660k (S$505 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 31 | S$530,000recent | 105 sqm | S$482 psf |
| 5-Room | 28 | S$610,000recent | 122 sqm | S$465 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 247 Simei St 5?
Block 247 Simei St 5 has 59 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$800,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$845,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$800,088 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$663,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Feb 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$500,000 |
| May 2017 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$559,000 |
What flat types are in Block 247 Simei St 5?
Block 247 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 247 Simei St 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 247 Simei St 5 is Simei MRT, about 122 m away (~2 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT122 m · ~2 min
- Upper Changi MRT965 m · ~15 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 priority466 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km530 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority742 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority836 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Ngee Ann 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 247 Simei St 5?
Buying a flat at Block 247 Simei St 5 (~S$660k) needs about S$5,261/mo in income and S$2,478/mo in repayments, after S$14,400 stamp duty and a S$165k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$660k) — 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$14,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$165k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,478/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,261/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 247 Simei St 5
What is the resale price at Block 247 Simei St 5?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 247 Simei St 5 have recently resold around S$660k (122 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 247 Simei St 5 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$530k; 5-Room ≈ S$610k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 247 Simei St 5?⌄
Block 247 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 247 Simei St 5?⌄
Block 247 Simei St 5 has 66 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 247 Simei St 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 247 Simei St 5 is Simei MRT, about 122 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 247 Simei St 5?⌄
Changkat Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 247 Simei St 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 247 Simei St 5 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 247 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.
