Block 42 Cassia Cres
42 Cassia Cres, Singapore 390042
Block 42 Cassia Cres is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1980, with 96 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (68 sqm), from 95 resales on record. The lease has approximately 54 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 42 Cassia Cres?
Block 42 Cassia Cres is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1980, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1980
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$500k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 54 years
What are resale prices at Block 42 Cassia Cres?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$591 psf), from 95 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 51 | S$420,000recent | 68 sqm | S$574 psf |
| 4-Room | 44 | S$520,000recent | 93 sqm | S$519 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 Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 42 Cassia Cres?
Block 42 Cassia Cres has 95 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$650,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$512,800 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$633,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$592,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$451,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$466,888 |
| Sept 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$423,888 |
| May 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$412,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$545,000 |
What flat types are in Block 42 Cassia Cres?
Block 42 Cassia Cres has 96 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 42 Cassia Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 42 Cassia Cres is Dakota MRT, about 362 m away (~6 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Dakota MRT362 m · ~6 min
- Mountbatten MRT636 m · ~10 min
- Aljunied MRT774 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority227 m
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km378 m
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km831 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority847 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km906 m
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Dunman High SchoolMixed-level school1.2 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 Cassia Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 42 Cassia Cres (~S$500k) needs about S$3,986/mo in income and S$1,877/mo in repayments, after S$9,600 stamp duty and a S$125k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$500k) — 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$9,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$125k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,877/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,986/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 42 Cassia Cres
What is the resale price at Block 42 Cassia Cres?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 42 Cassia Cres have recently resold around S$500k (68 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 42 Cassia Cres by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$420k; 4-Room ≈ S$520k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 42 Cassia Cres?⌄
Block 42 Cassia Cres has approximately 54 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1980). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 42 Cassia Cres?⌄
Block 42 Cassia Cres has 96 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 42 Cassia Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 42 Cassia Cres is Dakota MRT, about 362 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 42 Cassia Cres?⌄
Kong Hwa School, Geylang Methodist School (Primary) are within 1 km of Block 42 Cassia Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 42 Cassia Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 42 Cassia Cres sits in Geylang, in the Geylang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈54 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
