Block 42 Circuit Rd
42 Circuit Rd, Singapore 370042
Block 42 Circuit Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1994, with 82 dwelling units. Across 76 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$700k (S$520 psf, 107 sqm). The lease has approximately 69 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 42 Circuit Rd?
Block 42 Circuit Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1994, with 82 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1994
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 82
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$700k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 69 years
What are resale prices at Block 42 Circuit Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$700k (S$520 psf), from 76 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 49 | S$528,000recent | 107 sqm | S$463 psf |
| 5-Room | 27 | S$630,000recent | 125 sqm | S$471 psf |
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“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 Circuit Rd get?
Flats at Block 42 Circuit Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 10 | S$3,800/mo |
| 4-Room | 6 | S$3,300/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 42 Circuit Rd?
Block 42 Circuit Rd has 76 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$858,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$858,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$758,888 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 125 sqm | S$905,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$738,888 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 125 sqm | S$890,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$528,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Dec 2018 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 125 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jun 2018 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 125 sqm | S$668,000 |
What flat types are in Block 42 Circuit Rd?
Block 42 Circuit Rd has 82 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 42 Circuit Rd?
Block 42 Circuit Rd is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 42 Circuit Rd is an HDB block located along Circuit Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1994, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 82 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 42 Circuit Rd, Singapore 370042. It is part of District 13, Macpherson / Braddell, the Geylang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Mattar MRT, approximately 339m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paya Lebar Square for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blks 79/79A Circuit Road for food options, Geylang East Pk for greenery and recreation, Geylang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and MacPherson Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 42 Circuit Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 42 Circuit Rd is Mattar MRT, about 339 m away (~5 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Mattar MRT339 m · ~5 min
- Macpherson MRT464 m · ~7 min
- Tai Seng MRT951 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority453 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.1 km
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Manjusri Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 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 Circuit Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 42 Circuit Rd (~S$700k) needs about S$5,580/mo in income and S$2,628/mo in repayments, after S$15,600 stamp duty and a S$175k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$700k) — 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$15,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$175k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,628/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,580/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 Circuit Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 42 Circuit Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 42 Circuit Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 42 Circuit Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$700k (S$520 psf), from 76 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 42 Circuit Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$528k; 5-Room ≈ S$630k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 42 Circuit Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 42 Circuit Rd has about 69 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1994). 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 42 Circuit Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 42 Circuit Rd is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$700k. 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 Circuit Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$700k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,580/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,628/mo after a S$175k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 42 Circuit Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 42 Circuit Rd is Mattar MRT, about 339 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 42 Circuit Rd?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School is within 1 km of Block 42 Circuit Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.