Blk 256 Simei St 1 is an HDB block in Tampines (completed in 1995, 11 storeys, 90 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $641,500, about 13% below the Tampines median, from 2 sales. 91 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Tampines |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1995 |
| Lease from | 1996 |
| Storeys | 11 |
| Dwelling units | 90 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×70 · 5-room ×20 |
| Recorded resales | 91 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $641,500 | $6,351/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,850/mo (6 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~7.2% (Tampines average: ~5.6%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 50% of Tampines blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $607,301–$679,353 (central estimate $643,327). Recent sales — median $623,000 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $308,500 | $486,825 | 14 |
| 2001 | $301,000 | $470,225 | 17 |
| 2002 | $310,000 | $486,189 | 3 |
| 2003 | $326,000 | $508,799 | 5 |
| 2004 | $344,500 | $528,830 | 6 |
| 2005 | $302,000 | $461,407 | 3 |
| 2006 | $315,000 | $476,664 | 4 |
| 2007 | $415,000 | $615,009 | 4 |
| 2008 | $393,500 | $546,860 | 4 |
| 2009 | $435,000 | $601,000 | 1 |
| 2010 | $480,000 | $644,928 | 7 |
| 2011 | $522,500 | $667,002 | 1 |
| 2012 | $528,000 | $644,498 | 1 |
| 2013 | $530,000 | $632,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | $510,000 | $601,927 | 1 |
| 2015 | $460,888 | $546,822 | 3 |
| 2016 | $531,500 | $633,954 | 4 |
| 2018 | $570,000 | $673,025 | 2 |
| 2019 | $465,000 | $545,948 | 1 |
| 2020 | $460,000 | $541,010 | 1 |
| 2021 | $535,000 | $614,975 | 3 |
| 2023 | $606,500 | $626,602 | 2 |
| 2024 | $715,000 | $721,456 | 2 |
| 2025 | $623,000 | $623,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $770,000 (5-Room, 2024-04) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $306,000 (2000-09) |
| Busiest year | 2001 · 17 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +14% (+1.3%/yr, 2015→2025) |
| Total transacted | $37.2M across 91 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 | $623,000 |
| 2024-09 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 | $660,000 |
| 2024-04 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 | $770,000 |
| 2023-07 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 | $595,000 |
| 2023-01 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 | $618,000 |
| 2021-08 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 | $538,000 |
| 2021-06 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 | $535,000 |
| 2021-05 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 | $508,000 |
| 2020-08 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 | $460,000 |
| 2019-06 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 | $465,000 |
| 2018-10 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 | $500,000 |
| 2018-10 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 | $640,000 |
| 2016-10 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 119 | $640,000 |
| 2016-08 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 | $523,000 |
| 2016-08 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 | $540,000 |
| 2016-03 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 | $500,000 |
| 2015-04 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 | $428,000 |
| 2015-02 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 | $520,000 |
| 2015-01 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 | $460,888 |
| 2014-11 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 | $510,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 105 | $960,000 | $6,575/m² |
| 2. Blk 111 | $940,888 | $6,444/m² |
| 3. Blk 253 | $808,888 | $6,797/m² |
| 4. Blk 254 | $804,000 | $7,399/m² |
| 5. Blk 255 | $801,500 | $7,302/m² |
| 6. Blk 120 | $760,000 | $5,938/m² |
| 7. Blk 154 | $757,500 | $6,218/m² |
| 8. Blk 135 | $752,000 | $6,340/m² |
| 9. Blk 130 | $737,000 | $6,585/m² |
| 10. Blk 114 | $735,000 | $6,025/m² |
| 11. Blk 119 | $730,000 | $6,518/m² |
| 12. Blk 150 | $730,000 | $6,037/m² |
| 13. Blk 131 | $725,000 | $5,943/m² |
| 14. Blk 101 | $715,000 | $6,066/m² |
| 15. Blk 117 | $714,444 | $6,209/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 42 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $641,500 (2 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $607,301–$679,353 (central estimate $643,327). Recent sales — median $623,000 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,850/mo over the last 12 months (6 contracts).
The block was completed in 1995 and its 99-year lease runs from 1996.