Block 43 Sims Dr
43 Sims Dr, Singapore 380043
Block 43 Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1989, with 77 dwelling units. Across 45 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$426 psf, 106 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 43 Sims Dr?
Block 43 Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1989, with 77 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 77
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$500k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 43 Sims Dr?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$426 psf), from 45 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 31 | S$474,000recent | 106 sqm | S$423 psf |
| 5-Room | 14 | S$383,000recent | 121 sqm | S$290 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 for rent — 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 Oct 2023.
What rent and yield does Block 43 Sims Dr get?
Flats at Block 43 Sims Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.2% (from 22 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
22 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 4 | S$2,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 18 | S$3,000/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 43 Sims Dr?
Block 43 Sims Dr has 45 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$648,000 in Oct 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$648,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$615,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Jan 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Apr 2015 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jul 2012 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$474,000 |
| Dec 2009 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$445,000 |
What flat types are in Block 43 Sims Dr?
Block 43 Sims Dr has 77 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 43 Sims Dr?
Block 43 Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 43 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 77 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 43 Sims Dr, Singapore 380043. 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 Aljunied MRT, approximately 708m 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 43 Sims Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 43 Sims Dr is Aljunied MRT, about 708 m away (~11 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Aljunied MRT708 m · ~11 min
- Geylang Bahru MRT718 m · ~11 min
- Kallang MRT855 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 km678 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority809 m
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Cedar Girls' 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 43 Sims Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 43 Sims Dr (~S$500k) needs about S$3,986/mo in income and S$1,877/mo in repayments, after S$9,600 stamp duty and a S$125k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$500k) — 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$9,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$125k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,877/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,986/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 43 Sims Dr
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 43 Sims Dr cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 43 Sims Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$500k (S$426 psf), from 45 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 43 Sims Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$474k; 5-Room ≈ S$383k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 43 Sims Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 43 Sims Dr has about 66 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 43 Sims Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 43 Sims Dr is about 7.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$500k. 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 43 Sims Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$500k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,986/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,877/mo after a S$125k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 43 Sims Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 43 Sims Dr is Aljunied MRT, about 708 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 43 Sims Dr?⌄
Geylang Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 43 Sims Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.