Block 255 Simei St 1
255 Simei St 1, Singapore 520255
Block 255 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 69 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (101 sqm), from 62 resales on record. The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 255 Simei St 1?
Block 255 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines, completed in 1995, with 69 dwelling units.
- Town
- Tampines
- Planning area
- Tampines
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 69
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$600k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 255 Simei St 1?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$492 psf), from 62 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 32 | S$505,000recent | 100 sqm | S$474 psf |
| 5-Room | 30 | S$630,000recent | 119 sqm | S$491 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 255 Simei St 1?
Block 255 Simei St 1 has 62 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$888,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 118 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 sqm | S$838,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 98 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 119 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$522,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$500,000 |
| May 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Jun 2015 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Jul 2013 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$658,000 |
| May 2013 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$520,000 |
What flat types are in Block 255 Simei St 1?
Block 255 Simei St 1 has 69 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 255 Simei St 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 255 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 199 m away (~3 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Simei MRT199 m · ~3 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 priority247 m
- Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km365 m
- Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority921 m
- Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority996 m
- Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- St. Anthony's Canossian 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 255 Simei St 1?
Buying a flat at Block 255 Simei St 1 (~S$600k) needs about S$4,783/mo in income and S$2,253/mo in repayments, after S$12,600 stamp duty and a S$150k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$600k) — 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$12,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$150k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,253/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,783/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 255 Simei St 1
What is the resale price at Block 255 Simei St 1?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 255 Simei St 1 have recently resold around S$600k (101 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 255 Simei St 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$505k; 5-Room ≈ S$630k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 255 Simei St 1?⌄
Block 255 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 255 Simei St 1?⌄
Block 255 Simei St 1 has 69 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 255 Simei St 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 255 Simei St 1 is Simei MRT, about 199 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 255 Simei St 1?⌄
Changkat Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Yumin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 255 Simei St 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 255 Simei St 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 255 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.
