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254 Simei St 1

HDB block in Tampines, Singapore 520254

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Jul 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

254 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 89 dwelling units. Across 109 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$638k (S$599 psf, 99 sqm). The lease has approximately 69 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about 254 Simei St 1?

Key Takeaway

254 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 89 dwelling units.

Town
Tampines
Planning area
Tampines
Completed
1995
Storeys
11
Total units
89
Flat model
Model A · Improved
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$638k
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 69 years
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What are resale prices at 254 Simei St 1?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$638k (S$599 psf), from 109 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room57S$615,000recent99 sqmS$571 psf
5-Room52S$635,000recent118 sqmS$500 psf

Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 4 for rent (median S$4,300/mo) 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 Jul 2026.

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What rent and yield does 254 Simei St 1 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at 254 Simei St 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,500/mo

24 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

6.6%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$42,000

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room17S$3,000/mo
5-Room8S$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 Jul 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at 254 Simei St 1?

Key Takeaway

254 Simei St 1 has 109 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$730,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jul 20264-Room10 TO 1299 sqmS$730,000
Apr 20264-Room07 TO 0999 sqmS$720,000
Jan 20255-Room07 TO 09118 sqmS$888,000
Apr 20244-Room10 TO 1299 sqmS$670,000
Nov 20234-Room07 TO 0999 sqmS$638,000
Nov 20234-Room04 TO 0698 sqmS$630,000
Nov 20235-Room04 TO 06120 sqmS$780,000
Aug 20234-Room07 TO 0999 sqmS$638,000
Aug 20234-Room04 TO 06100 sqmS$615,000
Jul 20234-Room04 TO 0699 sqmS$580,000
Nov 20225-Room01 TO 03120 sqmS$740,000
Jan 20224-Room04 TO 0698 sqmS$538,888
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What flat types are in 254 Simei St 1?

Key Takeaway

254 Simei St 1 has 89 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 505-Room: 39
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Where is 254 Simei St 1?

Key Takeaway

254 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines.

Block 254 Simei St 1 is an HDB block located along Simei St 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 89 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 254 Simei St 1, Singapore 520254. 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 211m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Eastpoint Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 137 Tampines Street 11 for food options, Sea Breeze Avenue Park for greenery and recreation, and Changi Simei Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is 254 Simei St 1 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to 254 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 211 m away (~3 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority182 m
  • Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km296 m
  • Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority986 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

Mall: Eastpoint Mall · 146 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 146 mHawker centre: Blk 137 Tampines Street 11 · 909 mPark: Sea Breeze Avenue Park · 357 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at 254 Simei St 1?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at 254 Simei St 1 (~S$638k) needs about S$5,086/mo in income and S$2,395/mo in repayments, after S$13,740 stamp duty and a S$160k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$638k) — 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$13,740

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$160k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,395/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$5,086/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 sales at 254 Simei St 1 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about 254 Simei St 1

How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 254 Simei St 1 cost?

4-Room flats at Block 254 Simei St 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$638k (S$599 psf), from 109 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 254 Simei St 1 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$615k; 5-Room ≈ S$635k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 254 Simei St 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 254 Simei St 1 has about 69 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 254 Simei St 1?

Gross rental yield at Block 254 Simei St 1 is about 6.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$638k. 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 254 Simei St 1?

For a flat at about S$638k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,086/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,395/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 254 Simei St 1?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 254 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 211 m away (~3 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 254 Simei St 1?

Changkat Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 254 Simei St 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.