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. Across 95 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$591 psf, 68 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- New Generation
- 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 rent and yield does Block 42 Cassia Cres get?
Flats at Block 42 Cassia Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 22 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
22 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 16 | S$2,900/mo |
| 4-Room | 6 | S$2,200/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 42 Cassia Cres?
Block 42 Cassia Cres is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 42 Cassia Cres is an HDB block located along Cassia Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 1980, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 42 Cassia Cres, Singapore 390042. 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 Dakota MRT, approximately 362m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kinex for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 51 Old Airport Road # for food options, Lorong 40 Geylang Pg for greenery and recreation, and Mountbatten Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 42 Cassia Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 42 Cassia Cres
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 42 Cassia Cres cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 42 Cassia Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$500k (S$591 psf), from 95 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 42 Cassia Cres by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$420k; 4-Room ≈ S$520k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 42 Cassia Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 42 Cassia Cres has about 54 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1980). 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 Cassia Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 42 Cassia Cres is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$500k. 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 Cassia Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$500k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,986/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,877/mo after a S$125k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.