Sims Residences
Sims Residences is a 99-year apartment in District 14 (Geylang) that obtained TOP in 2002, with 112 units across 1 block. Across 195 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.51M (S$964 psf, ~1,421 sqft). There are 6 units for sale from S$1.79M to S$1.79M. The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold from 1997 (≈70 years left) |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 2002 |
| Developer | CASELDINE INVESTMENTS PTE LTD |
| Units | 112 in 1 block |
| District and area | District 14 · Geylang · RCR |
| Nearest MRT | Paya Lebar MRT, 184 m (~3 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$964 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Apr 2025 |
What's for sale and for rent at Sims Residences?
Sims Residences has 6 units listed for sale, asking S$1.79M to S$1.79M (median S$1,250 psf), and 7 units for rent at a median of S$1,500 a month.
For sale
6 listings
S$1.79M – S$1.79M
For rent
7 listings
S$1,020 – S$6,800 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-bedroom | 6 | S$1.79M–S$1.79M | S$1,250 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Sims Residences?
Floor plans for Sims Residences aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 195 URA caveats, units range from 1,184 sqft to 2,142 sqft, and the middle half are 1,216 sqft to 1,453 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 4-bedroom | 1,432 sqft | S$1.79M · S$1,250 psf |
Check the Floor Plan Finder for Sims Residences →
Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at Sims Residences?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.51M (S$964 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.5% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.51M
recent · 195 sales on record
Median PSF
S$964 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,109
408 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.5%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,250 psf — about 30% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2025.
What has recently sold at Sims Residences?
Sims Residences has 195 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,650,000 in Apr 2025 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | S$1,650,000 | 1,421 | S$1,161 psf |
| Nov 2024 | S$1,640,000 | 1,442 | S$1,137 psf |
| Sept 2024 | S$1,330,000 | 1,184 | S$1,123 psf |
| May 2024 | S$1,630,000 | 1,410 | S$1,156 psf |
| Mar 2024 | S$1,750,000 | 1,679 | S$1,042 psf |
| Jan 2024 | S$1,570,000 | 1,410 | S$1,113 psf |
| Aug 2022 | S$1,428,000 | 1,873 | S$762 psf |
| Jul 2022 | S$1,508,888 | 1,873 | S$806 psf |
| Jul 2022 | S$1,510,000 | 1,647 | S$917 psf |
| Dec 2021 | S$1,380,000 | 1,432 | S$964 psf |
| Sept 2021 | S$1,350,000 | 1,421 | S$950 psf |
| Jun 2021 | S$1,050,000 | 1,184 | S$887 psf |
195 sales and 408 rentals on record since Sept 1999. Source: URA.
Are prices at Sims Residences rising?
The median transacted PSF at Sims Residences has risen 64% over the past 12 years (2012–2024), from S$685 psf to S$1,123 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | S$1,123 psf | S$1.63M | 5 | +39.3% |
| 2022 | S$806 psf | S$1.51M | 3 | -9.5% |
| 2021 | S$891 psf | S$1.28M | 4 | +8.8% |
| 2020 | S$819 psf | S$1.07M | 6 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | S$873 psf | S$1.24M | 3 | +8.9% |
| 2018 | S$802 psf | S$1.19M | 6 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | S$789 psf | S$1.00M | 4 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | S$816 psf | S$1.15M | 4 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | S$811 psf | S$1.07M | 4 | +18.4% |
| 2012 | S$685 psf | S$1.12M | 2 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is Sims Residences a good investment?
Of 86 units at Sims Residences that were bought and later resold (bought from 1999, resold up to 2025), 83% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 39% over a median 8.4-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.5%. Units listed now ask about 30% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Sold for more than bought
83%
of 86 resales here
Median gain
39%
gross, before costs
Median hold
8.4 years
bought to resold
Every unit at Sims Residences with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
Where is Sims Residences and what's nearby?
Sims Residences is located in Geylang, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Sims Residences is a 99-year apartment completed in 2002. It was developed by CASELDINE INVESTMENTS PTE LTD. The development has 112 residential units. It sits on a land area of 5,698 sqm and has a gross floor area of 15,954 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
SIMS RESIDENCES is located at 8 Lorong 39 Geylang, Singapore 387882. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, Geylang. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Paya Lebar MRT, approximately 184m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paya Lebar Quarter for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blks 13/14 Haig Road for food options, and Guillemard Rd Os for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include 24 hours security and Swimming pool.
How far is Sims Residences from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Sims Residences is Paya Lebar MRT, about 184 m away (~3 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Paya Lebar MRT184 m · ~3 min
- Dakota MRT867 m · ~14 min
- Aljunied MRT911 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority642 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority823 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km954 m
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary school1.2 km
- Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built Sims Residences and how big is the development?
Sims Residences was developed by CASELDINE INVESTMENTS PTE LTD, designed by SAA ARCHITECTS PTE LTD, with 112 units over up to 8 storeys.
- Developer
- CASELDINE INVESTMENTS PTE LTD
- Architect
- SAA ARCHITECTS PTE LTD
- Main contractor
- LKN CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
- Floors
- 8 storeys
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 5,698 sqm (61,333 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 15,954 sqm (171,727 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.80
What facilities does Sims Residences have?
Sims Residences has 2 facilities, including 24 hours security, Swimming pool.
What does it cost to own a unit at Sims Residences?
Buying a unit at Sims Residences (~S$1.51M) needs about S$11,046/mo in income and S$5,082/mo in repayments, after S$45,044 stamp duty and a S$377k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.51M) as their first home — 25% down, 30-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$45,044
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$377k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$5,082/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$11,046/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around Sims Residences?
7,770 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 14 — where Sims Residences sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
7,770
District 14 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
39,512
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 14 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Thinking about Sims Residences? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Sims Residences's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Sims Residences sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Sims Residences
Is Sims Residences freehold?⌄
No. Sims Residences is on a 99-year lease that started in 1997, with about 70 years left.
How old is Sims Residences?⌄
Sims Residences was completed (obtained TOP) in 2002, so it is about 24 years old.
Is Sims Residences a good investment?⌄
Of 86 units at Sims Residences that were bought and later resold (bought from 1999, resold up to 2025), 83% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 39% over a median 8.4-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.5%. Units listed now ask about 30% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is Sims Residences an EC?⌄
No. Sims Residences is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of Sims Residences?⌄
Sims Residences was developed by CASELDINE INVESTMENTS PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at Sims Residences?⌄
Units at Sims Residences have recently sold for around S$1.51M (S$964 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Apr 2025. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 6 units are listed for sale from S$1.79M to S$1.79M.
Where is Sims Residences located?⌄
Sims Residences is at 8 Lorong 39 Geylang, Singapore 387882, in Geylang (District 14). The nearest MRT station is Paya Lebar MRT, about 184 m away.
How many units are there in Sims Residences?⌄
Sims Residences has 112 units in 1 block, up to 8 storeys high.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Sims Residences?⌄
For a unit around S$1.51M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$11,046/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,082/mo after a S$377k (25%) downpayment and S$45,044 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at Sims Residences going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at Sims Residences has risen about 64% between 2012 and 2024, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Sims Residences?⌄
Kong Hwa School, Geylang Methodist School (Primary) are within 1 km of Sims Residences. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.