Block 253 Simei St 1
253 Simei St 1, Singapore 520253
Block 253 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 90 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$668k (101 sqm), from 79 resales on record. The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 253 Simei St 1?
Block 253 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 90 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 90
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$668k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 253 Simei St 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$668k (S$598 psf), from 79 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 59 | S$560,000recent | 101 sqm | S$515 psf |
| 5-Room | 20 | S$635,888recent | 119 sqm | S$484 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 Feb 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 253 Simei St 1?
Block 253 Simei St 1 has 79 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$800,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$828,888 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$878,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$808,888 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$668,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$785,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$598,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$548,000 |
What flat types are in Block 253 Simei St 1?
Block 253 Simei St 1 has 90 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 253 Simei St 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 253 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 177 m away (~3 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT177 m · ~3 min
- Upper Changi MRT988 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 priority186 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km268 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority997 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 253 Simei St 1?
Buying a flat at Block 253 Simei St 1 (~S$668k) needs about S$5,325/mo in income and S$2,508/mo in repayments, after S$14,640 stamp duty and a S$167k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$668k) — 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$14,640
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$167k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,508/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,325/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 253 Simei St 1
What is the resale price at Block 253 Simei St 1?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 253 Simei St 1 have recently resold around S$668k (101 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 253 Simei St 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$560k; 5-Room ≈ S$636k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 253 Simei St 1?⌄
Block 253 Simei St 1 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 253 Simei St 1?⌄
Block 253 Simei St 1 has 90 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 253 Simei St 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 253 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 177 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 253 Simei St 1?⌄
Changkat Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 253 Simei St 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 253 Simei St 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 253 Simei St 1 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.
