Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd
42 Bedok Sth Rd, Singapore 460042
Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd is an HDB block in Bedok, completed in 1977, with 120 dwelling units. Across 148 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$405k (S$448 psf, 84 sqm). The lease has approximately 51 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd?
Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd is an HDB block in Bedok, completed in 1977, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bedok
- Planning area
- Bedok
- Completed
- 1977
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 120
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$405k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 51 years
What are resale prices at Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$405k (S$448 psf), from 148 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 148 | S$405,000recent | 84 sqm | S$448 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$508k) and 6 for rent — search all listings.
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Jun 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd get?
Flats at Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,000/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd?
Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd has 148 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$460,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 84 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$422,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 84 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 84 sqm | S$403,888 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$361,000 |
What flat types are in Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd?
Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd?
Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd is an HDB block in Bedok.
Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd is an HDB block located along Bedok Sth Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1977, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 120 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd, Singapore 460042. It is part of District 16, Bedok / Upper East Coast, the Bedok planning area. The block falls within the East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Tanah Merah MRT, approximately 891m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include East Village for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 58 New Upper Changi Road for food options, Lucky Gardens Pg for greenery and recreation, and Bedok Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd is Tanah Merah MRT, about 891 m away (~14 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tanah Merah MRT891 m · ~14 min
- Bayshore MRT946 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bedok Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority384 m
- Bedok View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km452 m
- Temasek Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority685 m
- Temasek Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km980 m
- Anglican High SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Bedok South Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Fengshan Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd (~S$405k) needs about S$3,229/mo in income and S$1,521/mo in repayments, after S$6,750 stamp duty and a S$101k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$405k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$6,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$101k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,521/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,229/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$405k (S$448 psf), from 148 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd has about 51 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1977). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd is about 8.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$405k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$405k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,229/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,521/mo after a S$101k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd is Tanah Merah MRT, about 891 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd?⌄
Bedok Green Primary School, Temasek Primary School are within 1 km of Block 42 Bedok Sth Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.