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). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Sims Residences?
Sims Residences is a 99-year apartment in District 14 (Geylang) that obtained TOP in 2002, with 112 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- 99-year
- TOP / Completion
- 2002
- Developer
- CASELDINE INVESTMENTS PTE LTD
- Total units
- 112
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 14 (Geylang)
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median PSF
- S$964 psf
- Last transacted
- Apr 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
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
407 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.5%
indicative, gross
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 407 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.
How many property agents are active around Sims Residences?
7,769 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
7,769
District 14 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
39,463
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 14across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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
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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Sims Residences's own transactions.
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Frequently asked questions about Sims Residences
How much does a unit at Sims Residences cost?⌄
Units at Sims Residences have recently transacted around S$1.51M (S$964 psf), from 195 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
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.
Is Sims Residences a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.5%; median PSF has risen about 64% since 2012. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.
Are prices at Sims Residences going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Sims Residences has risen about 64% between 2012 and 2024, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Sims Residences freehold or leasehold?⌄
Sims Residences is 99-year, with approximately 70 years remaining on the lease.
When was Sims Residences built and who developed it?⌄
Sims Residences obtained TOP in 2002, developed by CASELDINE INVESTMENTS PTE LTD, with 112 units across 1 block.
What is the nearest MRT to Sims Residences?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Sims Residences is Paya Lebar MRT, about 184 m away (~3 min walk).
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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.