Blk 161 Simei Road — HDB resale prices
HDB resale prices, Tampines · 4-Room, 5-Room · built 1988
median resale price, last 24 months
2 sales in that window · as of Sep 2026
How it compares
Blk 161 Simei Road is an HDB block in Tampines (completed in 1988, 4 storeys, 32 units). As of Sep 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $657,500, about 8% below the Tampines median, from 2 sales. 48 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Price by year
At a glance
Unit mix (sold): 4-room ×20 · 5-room ×12
Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Sep 2026)
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,900/mo (1 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~7.1% (Tampines average: ~5.5%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 95% of Tampines blocks with recent sales.
What the price model says
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $634,294–$709,123 (central estimate $671,709). Recent sales — median $668,365 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
Median resale price by year
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | $240,000 | $415,317 | 1 |
| 1994 | $160,000 | $268,569 | 3 |
| 1995 | $242,500 | $400,147 | 4 |
| 1996 | $390,000 | $634,774 | 2 |
| 1997 | $392,500 | $626,177 | 4 |
| 1998 | $273,000 | $436,720 | 2 |
| 1999 | $263,000 | $420,622 | 5 |
| 2000 | $279,000 | $440,273 | 1 |
| 2001 | $262,000 | $409,298 | 2 |
| 2003 | $282,000 | $440,127 | 2 |
| 2006 | $248,000 | $375,278 | 3 |
| 2007 | $285,000 | $422,356 | 2 |
| 2008 | $327,500 | $455,138 | 4 |
| 2009 | $350,000 | $483,563 | 1 |
| 2010 | $444,000 | $596,558 | 2 |
| 2015 | $400,000 | $474,581 | 1 |
| 2017 | $498,000 | $590,589 | 1 |
| 2019 | $425,000 | $498,985 | 1 |
| 2020 | $392,800 | $461,975 | 1 |
| 2022 | $565,000 | $611,940 | 3 |
| 2024 | $670,000 | $676,050 | 1 |
| 2026 | $657,500 | $657,500 | 2 |
Records
| Record sale | $715,000 (5-Room, 2026-09) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $240,000 (1993-12) |
| Busiest year | 1999 · 5 sales |
| Total transacted | $16.9M across 48 sales |
Recent resale transactions
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 5-Room | 01–03 | 122 m² | $715,000 |
| 2026-08 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 108 m² | $600,000 |
| 2024-05 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 120 m² | $670,000 |
| 2022-11 | 5-Room | 01–03 | 122 m² | $610,000 |
| 2022-09 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 104 m² | $485,000 |
| 2022-06 | 5-Room | 01–03 | 129 m² | $565,000 |
| 2020-09 | 4-Room | 04–06 | 104 m² | $392,800 |
| 2019-06 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 108 m² | $425,000 |
| 2017-03 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 122 m² | $498,000 |
| 2015-09 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 104 m² | $400,000 |
| 2010-06 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 122 m² | $443,000 |
| 2010-04 | 5-Room | 01–03 | 129 m² | $445,000 |
| 2009-11 | 4-Room | 04–06 | 104 m² | $350,000 |
| 2008-08 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 122 m² | $383,000 |
| 2008-08 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 122 m² | $340,000 |
| 2008-06 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 104 m² | $315,000 |
| 2008-02 | 4-Room | 04–06 | 104 m² | $310,001 |
| 2007-12 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 108 m² | $300,000 |
| 2007-12 | 5-Room | 01–03 | 122 m² | $270,000 |
| 2006-09 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 104 m² | $260,000 |
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Quick answers
How much does a flat at Blk 161 Simei Road cost?
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $657,500 (2 sales, as of Sep 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
Is Blk 161 Simei Road fairly priced?
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $634,294–$709,123 (central estimate $671,709). Recent sales — median $668,365 — sit within that range.
What is the rent at Blk 161 Simei Road?
The median monthly rent is $3,900/mo over the last 12 months (1 contracts).
How old is Blk 161 Simei Road?
The block was completed in 1988 and its 99-year lease runs from 1989.