Blk 228 Simei St 4 is an HDB block in Tampines (completed in 1987, 11 storeys, 80 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $670,000, about 9% below the Tampines median, from 7 sales. 102 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Tampines |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1987 |
| Lease from | 1988 |
| Storeys | 11 |
| Dwelling units | 80 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×44 · 5-room ×36 |
| Recorded resales | 102 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $654,000 | $6,288/m² | 4 |
| 5-Room | $780,000 | $6,393/m² | 3 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,700/mo (3 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.6% (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 51% of Tampines blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $627,286–$701,710 (central estimate $664,498). Recent sales — median $653,851 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | $154,000 | $266,495 | 2 |
| 1994 | $303,000 | $508,602 | 5 |
| 1995 | $265,000 | $437,274 | 6 |
| 1996 | $342,000 | $556,648 | 11 |
| 1997 | $408,500 | $651,702 | 4 |
| 1998 | $297,500 | $475,912 | 4 |
| 1999 | $307,500 | $491,792 | 10 |
| 2000 | $301,000 | $474,990 | 4 |
| 2001 | $268,500 | $419,453 | 2 |
| 2002 | $243,000 | $381,109 | 1 |
| 2003 | $329,000 | $513,481 | 2 |
| 2004 | $295,000 | $452,845 | 4 |
| 2005 | $291,750 | $445,747 | 4 |
| 2006 | $270,000 | $408,569 | 2 |
| 2007 | $325,000 | $481,634 | 3 |
| 2008 | $406,500 | $564,927 | 4 |
| 2009 | $388,000 | $536,064 | 2 |
| 2010 | $421,750 | $566,663 | 4 |
| 2011 | $518,000 | $661,257 | 1 |
| 2012 | $618,000 | $754,356 | 1 |
| 2013 | $520,000 | $620,076 | 1 |
| 2014 | $515,000 | $607,828 | 2 |
| 2015 | $500,000 | $593,226 | 1 |
| 2016 | $505,000 | $602,345 | 1 |
| 2017 | $515,000 | $610,750 | 3 |
| 2018 | $525,000 | $619,892 | 2 |
| 2019 | $525,000 | $616,393 | 3 |
| 2020 | $529,000 | $622,161 | 3 |
| 2021 | $485,000 | $557,501 | 1 |
| 2023 | $715,000 | $738,698 | 1 |
| 2024 | $712,000 | $718,429 | 3 |
| 2025 | $670,000 | $670,000 | 3 |
| 2026 | $699,000 | $699,000 | 2 |
| Record sale | $800,000 (5-Room, 2025-02) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $105,000 (1993-03) |
| Busiest year | 1996 · 11 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +16% (+1.5%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $40.5M across 102 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 | $780,000 |
| 2026-02 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $618,000 |
| 2025-08 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $670,000 |
| 2025-03 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $660,000 |
| 2025-02 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 | $800,000 |
| 2024-12 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $648,000 |
| 2024-12 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 | $712,000 |
| 2024-02 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 | $718,000 |
| 2023-12 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 | $715,000 |
| 2021-08 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $485,000 |
| 2020-10 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 | $592,000 |
| 2020-02 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $445,000 |
| 2020-02 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $529,000 |
| 2019-08 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $425,000 |
| 2019-07 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $525,000 |
| 2019-07 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 | $583,000 |
| 2018-08 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $540,000 |
| 2018-03 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 | $510,000 |
| 2017-10 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $515,000 |
| 2017-05 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 128 | $575,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 226 | $1,020,000 | $6,986/m² |
| 2. Blk 229 | $1,017,500 | $6,969/m² |
| 3. Blk 225 | $747,500 | $6,564/m² |
| 4. Blk 234 | $735,000 | $6,587/m² |
| 5. Blk 235 | $730,000 | $5,984/m² |
| 6. Blk 224 | $718,000 | $6,240/m² |
| 7. Blk 230 | $710,000 | $6,346/m² |
| 8. Blk 223 | $701,500 | $6,195/m² |
| 9. Blk 222 | $680,000 | $6,308/m² |
| 10. Blk 232 | $671,500 | $5,952/m² |
| 11. Blk 228 | $670,000 | $6,346/m² |
| 12. Blk 231 | $668,000 | $6,185/m² |
| 13. Blk 227 | $658,000 | $6,327/m² |
| 14. Blk 233 | $645,000 | $6,058/m² |
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $670,000 (7 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 $627,286–$701,710 (central estimate $664,498). Recent sales — median $653,851 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,700/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
The block was completed in 1987 and its 99-year lease runs from 1988.