HDBRCRBukit Merah

Block 42 Beo Cres

42 Beo Cres, Singapore 160042

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 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
Flat model
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
Last transacted
Remaining lease
≈ 37 years
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Where is Block 42 Beo Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 42 Beo Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.

Block 42 Beo Cres is an HDB block located along Beo Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 1964, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 126 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset.

The address is Block 42 Beo Cres, Singapore 160042. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, the Bukit Merah planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Tiong Bahru MRT, approximately 339m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Beo Crescent Market for food options, Tiong Bahru Pk for greenery and recreation, and Kim Seng Community Centre for community facilities.

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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

Is Block 42 Beo Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 42 Beo Cres has about 37 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1964). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. It is estimated from the block's completion year.

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.

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