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. Across 24 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$410k (S$312 psf, 109 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- 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 |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$738k) — search all listings.
“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 rent and yield does Block 42A Sims Dr get?
Flats at Block 42A Sims Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$4,200/mo (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,200/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
—
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$50,400
median × 12 months
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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 42A Sims Dr?
Block 42A Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 42A Sims Dr is an HDB block located along Sims Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1989, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 24 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 42A Sims Dr, Singapore 381042. 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 716m 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 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.
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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 42A Sims Dr
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 42A Sims Dr cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 42A Sims Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$410k (S$312 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 42A Sims Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$292k; 5-Room ≈ S$410k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 42A Sims Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 42A Sims Dr has about 64 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.
What is the rental yield at Block 42A Sims Dr?⌄
based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,200/mo against a resale price of about S$410k. 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 42A Sims Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$410k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,268/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,539/mo after a S$103k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.