42 Kim Cheng St
HDB block in Bukit Merah, Singapore 161042
42 Kim Cheng St is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 24 dwelling units. Across 23 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$620k (S$676 psf, 88 sqm). The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 42 Kim Cheng St?
42 Kim Cheng St is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1949, with 24 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1949
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 24
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$620k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at 42 Kim Cheng St?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$620k (S$676 psf), from 23 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 23 | S$620,000recent | 88 sqm | S$676 psf |
“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 Dec 2024.
What rent and yield does 42 Kim Cheng St get?
Flats at 42 Kim Cheng St have recently sublet for a median of S$6,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 12.0% (from 4 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$6,200/mo
4 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
12.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$74,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 4 | S$6,200/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 Aug 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at 42 Kim Cheng St?
42 Kim Cheng St has 23 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$750,000 in Dec 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Jul 2018 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jun 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Oct 2013 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Jul 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Jul 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Feb 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$433,000 |
| Jan 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$430,800 |
What flat types are in 42 Kim Cheng St?
42 Kim Cheng St has 24 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 42 Kim Cheng St?
42 Kim Cheng St is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 42 Kim Cheng St is an HDB block located along Kim Cheng St. The block is recorded as completed around 1949, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 24 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 42 Kim Cheng St, Singapore 161042. 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 498m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Tiong Bahru Market for food options, Kim Pong Park for greenery and recreation, Outram Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tiong Bahru Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is 42 Kim Cheng St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 42 Kim Cheng St is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 498 m away (~8 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT498 m · ~8 min
- Havelock MRT504 m · ~8 min
- Outram Park MRT903 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority628 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.1 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary 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 42 Kim Cheng St?
Buying a flat at 42 Kim Cheng St (~S$620k) needs about S$4,942/mo in income and S$2,328/mo in repayments, after S$13,200 stamp duty and a S$155k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$620k) — 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$13,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$155k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,328/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,942/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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Frequently asked questions about 42 Kim Cheng St
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 42 Kim Cheng St cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 42 Kim Cheng St have recently resold for a median of about S$620k (S$676 psf), from 23 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 42 Kim Cheng St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 42 Kim Cheng St has about 47 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1949). 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 Kim Cheng St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 42 Kim Cheng St is about 12.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$6,200/mo against a resale price of about S$620k. 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 Kim Cheng St?⌄
For a flat at about S$620k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,942/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,328/mo after a S$155k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 42 Kim Cheng St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 42 Kim Cheng St is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 498 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 42 Kim Cheng St?⌄
Zhangde Primary School is within 1 km of Block 42 Kim Cheng St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.