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Block 42 Beo Cres

42 Beo Cres, Singapore 160042

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026
Quick Summary

Block 42 Beo Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1964, with 126 dwelling units. The lease has approximately 37 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 42 Beo Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 42 Beo Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1964, with 126 dwelling units.

Town
Bukit Merah
Planning area
Bukit Merah
Completed
1964
Storeys
10
Total units
126
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
Last transacted
Remaining lease
≈ 37 years
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How far is Block 42 Beo Cres from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 42 Beo Cres is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 339 m away (~5 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km330 m
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority358 m
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority546 m
  • Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tiong Bahru Plaza · 292 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 80 mHawker centre: Beo Crescent Market · 77 mPark: Tiong Bahru Pk · 338 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 42 Beo Cres

How many years are left on the lease at Block 42 Beo Cres?

Block 42 Beo Cres has approximately 37 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1964). This is an estimate based on the block's completion year; HDB leases commence on a specific date.

How many units are in Block 42 Beo Cres?

Block 42 Beo Cres has 126 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 42 Beo Cres?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 42 Beo Cres is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 339 m away (~5 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 42 Beo Cres?

Alexandra Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 42 Beo Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 42 Beo Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 42 Beo Cres sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈37 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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