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. Across 67 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$535k (S$465 psf, 104 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$535k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 42 Sims Dr?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$535k (S$465 psf), from 67 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 67 | S$535,000recent | 106 sqm | S$465 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 Jul 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 42 Sims Dr?
Block 42 Sims Dr has 67 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$680,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 107 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$658,000 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in Block 42 Sims Dr?
Block 42 Sims Dr has 66 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 42 Sims Dr?
Block 42 Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 42 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 66 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 42 Sims Dr, Singapore 380042. 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 682m 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 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$535k) needs about S$4,265/mo in income and S$2,009/mo in repayments, after S$10,650 stamp duty and a S$134k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$535k) — 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$10,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$134k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,009/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,265/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 42 Sims Dr
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 42 Sims Dr cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 42 Sims Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$535k (S$465 psf), from 67 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 42 Sims Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 42 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 42 Sims Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$535k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,265/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,009/mo after a S$134k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.