Block 40 Sims Dr
40 Sims Dr, Singapore 380040
Block 40 Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1989, with 121 dwelling units. Across 121 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$680k (S$539 psf, 113 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 40 Sims Dr?
Block 40 Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1989, with 121 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 121
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$680k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 40 Sims Dr?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$680k (S$539 psf), from 121 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 68 | S$530,000recent | 104 sqm | S$460 psf |
| 5-Room | 53 | S$638,000recent | 122 sqm | S$494 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 40 Sims Dr get?
Flats at Block 40 Sims Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.3% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$2,800/mo |
| 5-Room | 11 | 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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 40 Sims Dr?
Block 40 Sims Dr has 121 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$632,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$632,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$765,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$745,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$688,888 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 109 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 109 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$560,000 |
What flat types are in Block 40 Sims Dr?
Block 40 Sims Dr has 121 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 40 Sims Dr?
Block 40 Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 40 Sims Dr is an HDB block located along Sims Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1989, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 121 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 40 Sims Dr, Singapore 380040. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, the Geylang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Geylang Bahru MRT, approximately 676m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Aperia Mall for shopping, MONAKO ASIA PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 49 Sims Place for food options, and Geylang West Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 40 Sims Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 40 Sims Dr is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 676 m away (~11 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Geylang Bahru MRT676 m · ~11 min
- Aljunied MRT738 m · ~12 min
- Kallang MRT865 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km701 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority833 m
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 40 Sims Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 40 Sims Dr (~S$680k) needs about S$5,421/mo in income and S$2,553/mo in repayments, after S$15,000 stamp duty and a S$170k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$680k) — 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$15,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$170k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,553/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,421/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 40 Sims Dr
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 40 Sims Dr cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 40 Sims Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$680k (S$539 psf), from 121 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 40 Sims Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$530k; 5-Room ≈ S$638k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 40 Sims Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 40 Sims Dr has about 63 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 40 Sims Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 40 Sims Dr is about 5.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$680k. 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 40 Sims Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$680k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,421/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,553/mo after a S$170k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 40 Sims Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 40 Sims Dr is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 676 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 40 Sims Dr?⌄
Geylang Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 40 Sims Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.