Block 42A Sims Dr
42A Sims Dr, Singapore 381042
Block 42A Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1989, with 24 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$410k (109 sqm), from 24 resales on record. The lease has approximately 64 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 42A Sims Dr?
Block 42A Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1989, with 24 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 24
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$410k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 64 years
What are resale prices at Block 42A Sims Dr?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$410k (S$312 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 15 | S$292,000recent | 108 sqm | S$254 psf |
| 5-Room | 9 | S$410,000recent | 122 sqm | S$312 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 Dec 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 42A Sims Dr?
Block 42A Sims Dr has 24 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$618,000 in Dec 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Jan 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Dec 2014 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Jun 2011 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jul 2010 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Nov 2009 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Sept 2009 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$382,000 |
| Apr 2002 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$285,000 |
| Jul 2001 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$337,888 |
| Mar 2001 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$314,500 |
| Sept 2000 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$295,000 |
What flat types are in Block 42A Sims Dr?
Block 42A Sims Dr has 24 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 42A Sims Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 42A Sims Dr is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 716 m away (~11 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Geylang Bahru MRT716 m · ~11 min
- Aljunied MRT757 m · ~12 min
- Kallang MRT779 m · ~12 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 km738 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority867 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
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary 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 42A Sims Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 42A Sims Dr (~S$410k) needs about S$3,268/mo in income and S$1,539/mo in repayments, after S$6,900 stamp duty and a S$103k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$410k) — 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$6,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$103k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,539/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,268/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 42A Sims Dr
What is the resale price at Block 42A Sims Dr?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 42A Sims Dr have recently resold around S$410k (109 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 42A Sims Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$292k; 5-Room ≈ S$410k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 42A Sims Dr?⌄
Block 42A Sims Dr has approximately 64 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 42A Sims Dr?⌄
Block 42A Sims Dr has 24 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 42A Sims Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 42A Sims Dr is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 716 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 42A Sims Dr?⌄
Geylang Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 42A Sims Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 42A Sims Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 42A Sims Dr sits in Geylang, in the Geylang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈64 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
