Block 42 Sims Dr
42 Sims Dr, Singapore 380042
Block 42 Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1989, with 66 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$510k (104 sqm), from 65 resales on record. The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 42 Sims Dr?
Block 42 Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1989, with 66 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 66
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$510k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 42 Sims Dr?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$510k (S$456 psf), from 65 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 65 | S$510,000recent | 106 sqm | S$456 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 Sims Dr?
Block 42 Sims Dr has 65 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$666,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$666,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$489,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 107 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$458,000 |
| Jan 2017 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Aug 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Apr 2014 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Oct 2013 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$546,000 |
What flat types are in Block 42 Sims Dr?
Block 42 Sims Dr has 66 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 42 Sims Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 42 Sims Dr is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 682 m away (~11 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Geylang Bahru MRT682 m · ~11 min
- Aljunied MRT771 m · ~12 min
- Kallang MRT799 m · ~13 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 km745 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority875 m
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.9 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 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 Sims Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 42 Sims Dr (~S$510k) needs about S$4,066/mo in income and S$1,915/mo in repayments, after S$9,900 stamp duty and a S$128k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$510k) — 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$9,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$128k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,915/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,066/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 Sims Dr
What is the resale price at Block 42 Sims Dr?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 42 Sims Dr have recently resold around S$510k (104 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 42 Sims Dr?⌄
Block 42 Sims Dr has approximately 63 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 42 Sims Dr?⌄
Block 42 Sims Dr has 66 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 42 Sims Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 42 Sims Dr is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 682 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 42 Sims Dr?⌄
Geylang Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 42 Sims Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 42 Sims Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 42 Sims Dr sits in Geylang, in the Geylang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈63 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
