Block 42 Chai Chee St
42 Chai Chee St, Singapore 461042
Block 42 Chai Chee St is an HDB block in Bedok, completed in 1979, with 212 dwelling units. Across 326 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (S$589 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 42 Chai Chee St?
Block 42 Chai Chee St is an HDB block in Bedok, completed in 1979, with 212 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bedok
- Planning area
- Bedok
- Completed
- 1979
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 212
- Flat model
- New Generation · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$430k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 42 Chai Chee St?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (S$589 psf), from 326 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 287 | S$425,000recent | 67 sqm | S$589 psf |
| 4-Room | 35 | S$410,000recent | 92 sqm | S$414 psf |
| Executive | 4 | S$780,888recent | 149 sqm | S$461 psf |
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“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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 42 Chai Chee St get?
Flats at Block 42 Chai Chee St have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,800/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 Chai Chee St?
Block 42 Chai Chee St has 326 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$450,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 67 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Sept 2025 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 149 sqm | S$930,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$448,888 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$408,888 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$400,000 |
What flat types are in Block 42 Chai Chee St?
Block 42 Chai Chee St has 212 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 42 Chai Chee St?
Block 42 Chai Chee St is an HDB block in Bedok.
Block 42 Chai Chee St is an HDB block located along Chai Chee St. The block is recorded as completed around 1979, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 212 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, 5-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 42 Chai Chee St, Singapore 461042. 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 Bedok MRT, approximately 643m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Bedok Mall for shopping, Teo Bobby for groceries, Blk 538 Bedok North Street 3 for food options, Bangsawan Pk for greenery and recreation, Bedok Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Kaki Bukit Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 42 Chai Chee St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 42 Chai Chee St is Bedok MRT, about 643 m away (~10 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bedok MRT643 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Fengshan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority687 m
- Yu Neng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority964 m
- Damai Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority973 m
- Opera Estate Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority989 m
- Damai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Red Swastika SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Bedok Green Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- St. Stephen's SchoolPrimary school1.4 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 Chai Chee St?
Buying a flat at Block 42 Chai Chee St (~S$430k) needs about S$3,428/mo in income and S$1,615/mo in repayments, after S$7,500 stamp duty and a S$108k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$430k) — 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$7,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$108k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,615/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,428/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 42 Chai Chee St
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 42 Chai Chee St cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 42 Chai Chee St have recently resold for a median of about S$430k (S$589 psf), from 326 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 42 Chai Chee St by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$425k; 4-Room ≈ S$410k; Executive ≈ S$781k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 42 Chai Chee St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 42 Chai Chee St has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1979). 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 Chai Chee St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 42 Chai Chee St is about 7.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$430k. 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 Chai Chee St?⌄
For a flat at about S$430k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,428/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,615/mo after a S$108k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 42 Chai Chee St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 42 Chai Chee St is Bedok MRT, about 643 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 42 Chai Chee St?⌄
Fengshan Primary School, Yu Neng Primary School, Damai Primary School, Opera Estate Primary School are within 1 km of Block 42 Chai Chee St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.