Blk 242 Simei St 5 is an HDB block in Tampines (completed in 1995, 11 storeys, 66 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $838,000, about 14% above the Tampines median, from 1 sales. 56 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Tampines |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1995 |
| Lease from | 1997 |
| Storeys | 11 |
| Dwelling units | 66 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×33 · 5-room ×33 |
| Recorded resales | 56 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $838,000 | $7,981/m² | 1 |
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 9% of Tampines blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $646,420–$723,114 (central estimate $684,767). Recent sales — median $755,225 — sit above 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 | $435,000 | $686,447 | 3 |
| 2001 | $406,000 | $634,256 | 10 |
| 2002 | $324,500 | $508,930 | 8 |
| 2003 | $420,000 | $655,508 | 3 |
| 2004 | $325,000 | $498,897 | 3 |
| 2005 | $320,000 | $488,908 | 5 |
| 2007 | $327,000 | $484,598 | 1 |
| 2008 | $387,500 | $538,522 | 2 |
| 2009 | $406,500 | $561,624 | 6 |
| 2011 | $555,250 | $708,809 | 2 |
| 2013 | $590,000 | $703,547 | 1 |
| 2014 | $488,000 | $575,961 | 1 |
| 2016 | $506,800 | $604,492 | 3 |
| 2017 | $440,000 | $521,806 | 1 |
| 2019 | $538,000 | $631,656 | 3 |
| 2021 | $647,500 | $744,292 | 2 |
| 2024 | $790,000 | $797,134 | 1 |
| 2025 | $838,000 | $838,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $838,000 (4-Room, 2025-11) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $435,000 (2000-09) |
| Busiest year | 2001 · 10 sales |
| Total transacted | $24.4M across 56 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 | $838,000 |
| 2024-03 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $790,000 |
| 2021-11 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 | $585,000 |
| 2021-08 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 | $710,000 |
| 2019-12 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 | $538,000 |
| 2019-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 | $635,000 |
| 2019-03 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 | $508,000 |
| 2017-05 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 | $440,000 |
| 2016-09 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 | $506,800 |
| 2016-06 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 | $505,000 |
| 2016-03 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 | $533,000 |
| 2014-10 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 | $488,000 |
| 2013-04 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 | $590,000 |
| 2011-06 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 | $520,500 |
| 2011-05 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 | $590,000 |
| 2009-11 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 | $414,000 |
| 2009-08 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 | $385,000 |
| 2009-08 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 | $399,000 |
| 2009-05 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 | $393,000 |
| 2009-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $486,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 242 | $838,000 | $7,981/m² |
| 2. Blk 247 | $822,500 | $7,217/m² |
| 3. Blk 246 | $791,500 | $7,023/m² |
| 4. Blk 244 | $770,000 | $7,404/m² |
| 5. Blk 245 | $760,000 | $7,238/m² |
| 6. Blk 243 | $744,500 | $7,068/m² |
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $838,000 (1 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 $646,420–$723,114 (central estimate $684,767). Recent sales — median $755,225 — sit above that range.
The block was completed in 1995 and its 99-year lease runs from 1997.