- Station: Simei (East-West Line)
- HDB blocks within 500m: 42
- HDB blocks within 1km: 93
- Avg resale price nearby: $675,689
- Average block age: 37 years
Station Overview
Simei is a station on the East-West Line. Station code: EW3.
The station is surrounded by HDB estates in TAP. There are 42 HDB blocks within comfortable walking distance (500m) and 93 within 1km, making this one of the densest HDB clusters near an MRT station.
Recent resale transactions indicate an average price of $675,689 for HDB flats near this station.
HDB Blocks Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These 42 HDB blocks are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Simei MRT. Proximity to MRT typically commands a resale premium of 5–15% compared to blocks further away.
| Block | Road Name | Town | Year Built | Units | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 110 | 180m |
| 120 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 110 | 190m |
| 123 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 172 | 240m |
| 116 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 172 | 260m |
| 131 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 100 | 260m |
| 108 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 100 | 270m |
| 117 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 120 | 280m |
| 122 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 120 | 280m |
| 145 | SIMEI ST 2 | TAP | 1987 | 80 | 300m |
| 102 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1988 | 100 | 310m |
| 142 | SIMEI ST 2 | TAP | 1987 | 80 | 310m |
| 106 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 100 | 320m |
| 146 | SIMEI ST 2 | TAP | 1988 | 120 | 320m |
| 115 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1989 | — | 330m |
| 125 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1989 | — | 330m |
| 101 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1988 | 140 | 340m |
| 107 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 140 | 340m |
| 114 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 120 | 340m |
| 144 | SIMEI ST 2 | TAP | 1987 | 8 | 340m |
| 124 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 120 | 350m |
| 129 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 16 | 350m |
| 141 | SIMEI ST 2 | TAP | 1988 | 120 | 350m |
| 110 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 16 | 360m |
| 130 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 120 | 370m |
| 147 | SIMEI ST 2 | TAP | 1987 | 28 | 370m |
| 109 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 120 | 380m |
| 105 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 32 | 390m |
| 113 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 80 | 390m |
| 127 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 80 | 390m |
| 127 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1985 | 108 | 390m |
| 149 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 80 | 420m |
| 112 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 120 | 430m |
| 111 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 16 | 440m |
| 126 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 120 | 440m |
| 128 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 16 | 440m |
| 148 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 100 | 440m |
| 154 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 120 | 440m |
| 126 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1985 | 93 | 450m |
| 124 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1985 | 96 | 460m |
| 132 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 60 | 480m |
| 153 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 80 | 480m |
| 125 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1985 | 72 | 500m |
HDB Blocks Within 500m–1km
These 51 HDB blocks are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Simei MRT. While slightly further, these blocks often offer better value with lower resale prices.
| Block | Road Name | Town | Year Built | Units | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 80 | 520m |
| 139 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 60 | 520m |
| 151 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 80 | 520m |
| 150 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 120 | 530m |
| 168D | SIMEI LANE | TAP | 2011 | 60 | 540m |
| 155 | SIMEI RD | TAP | 1988 | 120 | 560m |
| 167 | SIMEI LANE | TAP | 2011 | — | 570m |
| 137 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 100 | 580m |
| 166 | SIMEI RD | TAP | 1989 | — | 580m |
| 168C | SIMEI LANE | TAP | 2011 | 40 | 580m |
| 138 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 80 | 590m |
| 134 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 120 | 600m |
| 168 | SIMEI LANE | TAP | 2011 | — | 600m |
| 168B | SIMEI LANE | TAP | 2011 | 40 | 600m |
| 110 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | 119 | 620m |
| 136 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 100 | 620m |
| 168A | SIMEI LANE | TAP | 2011 | 40 | 620m |
| 156 | SIMEI RD | TAP | 1988 | 80 | 630m |
| 164 | SIMEI RD | TAP | 1988 | 80 | 640m |
| 167D | SIMEI LANE | TAP | 2011 | 40 | 650m |
| 135 | SIMEI ST 1 | TAP | 1987 | 120 | 670m |
| 167A | SIMEI LANE | TAP | 2011 | 60 | 670m |
| 167C | SIMEI LANE | TAP | 2011 | 40 | 670m |
| 109 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | 179 | 690m |
| 157 | SIMEI RD | TAP | 1988 | 80 | 690m |
| 167B | SIMEI LANE | TAP | 2011 | 40 | 690m |
| 158 | SIMEI RD | TAP | 1988 | 32 | 700m |
| 165 | SIMEI RD | TAP | 1988 | 120 | 700m |
| 163 | SIMEI RD | TAP | 1988 | 80 | 720m |
| 160 | SIMEI RD | TAP | 1988 | 80 | 730m |
| 112 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1981 | 120 | 740m |
| 159 | SIMEI RD | TAP | 1988 | 32 | 740m |
| 108 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | 120 | 750m |
| 111 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | 160 | 780m |
| 161 | SIMEI RD | TAP | 1988 | 32 | 780m |
| 162 | SIMEI RD | TAP | 1988 | 80 | 780m |
| 106 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | 80 | 800m |
| 114 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1981 | 80 | 800m |
| 107 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | 115 | 820m |
| 117 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 2014 | 149 | 830m |
| 104 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1982 | 119 | 870m |
| 105 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1982 | 119 | 880m |
| 113 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1981 | 112 | 880m |
| 136A | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 2016 | — | 890m |
| 138 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | 83 | 910m |
| 136 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1984 | — | 920m |
| 103 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1982 | 126 | 940m |
| 102 | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1982 | 140 | 960m |
| 163 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 120 | 970m |
| 137D | TAMPINES ST 11 | TAP | 1983 | — | 1 km |
| 166 | TAMPINES ST 12 | TAP | 1983 | 102 | 1 km |
Price Context
Based on 364 recent HDB resale transactions (last 2 years) for streets near Simei MRT. The overall average resale price is $675,689.
| Street | Transactions | Avg Price | Min Price | Max Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMEI ST 1 | 141 | $660,624 | $415,000 | $960,000 |
| TAMPINES ST 11 | 77 | $613,221 | $400,000 | $1,140,000 |
| TAMPINES ST 12 | 72 | $713,176 | $430,000 | $1,100,000 |
| SIMEI RD | 34 | $669,053 | $570,000 | $800,000 |
| SIMEI LANE | 22 | $884,853 | $780,000 | $970,000 |
| SIMEI ST 2 | 18 | $667,870 | $550,000 | $965,000 |
Flat Type & Size Analysis
Recent HDB resale transactions near Simei MRT by flat type (last 2 years). 4 ROOM flats are the most actively traded with 162 transactions at an average price of $619,430. The price efficiency is $6,359/sqm.
| Flat Type | Transactions | Avg Price | Avg Size | Price/sqm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ROOM | 162 | $619,430 | 97.9 sqm | $6,359/sqm |
| 5 ROOM | 114 | $763,408 | 122.3 sqm | $6,281/sqm |
| 3 ROOM | 51 | $465,107 | 74.0 sqm | $6,297/sqm |
| EXECUTIVE | 37 | $942,009 | 149.1 sqm | $6,316/sqm |
Recent Price Trend
Quarterly average resale prices for HDB blocks near Simei MRT over the last 4 quarters.
Over this period, average resale prices have decreased by 3.7%, from $713,588 to $687,344.
| Quarter | Transactions | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-Q2 | 17 | $713,588 |
| 2025-Q3 | 37 | $660,270 |
| 2025-Q4 | 41 | $729,551 |
| 2026-Q1 | 34 | $687,344 |
Rental Market & Yield
Rental transactions for HDB flats on streets near Simei MRT (last 2 years). MRT proximity typically boosts rental demand, making these units attractive for both tenants and investors.
EXECUTIVE flats offer the highest estimated gross yield at 4.99% near this station, based on average resale price versus monthly rent.
| Flat Type | Rental Txns | Avg Monthly Rent | Est. Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-ROOM | 408 | $3,297/mo | — |
| 5-ROOM | 283 | $3,595/mo | — |
| 3-ROOM | 195 | $2,740/mo | — |
| EXECUTIVE | 48 | $3,920/mo | 4.99% |
Block Age Profile
The 93 HDB blocks within 1km of Simei MRT range from 2016 to 1981 (built), with an average age of 37 years.
| Built | Blocks | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 81 | 87.1% |
| 2010s | 12 | 12.9% |
81 blocks were built before 1990 (over 35 years old). Older blocks may face lease decay considerations for buyers — remaining lease affects CPF usage and loan tenure. Consider checking the Lease Decay Calculator for impact analysis.
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Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers the latest available data and is updated as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Distances calculated using haversine formula.
- Resale and rental data from HDB via data.gov.sg.
- Storey premium and size analysis based on transactions from the last 2 years.
Median values used to minimize outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.