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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (106 sqm), from 45 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 43 Sims Dr
What is the resale price at Block 43 Sims Dr?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 43 Sims Dr have recently resold around S$500k (106 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 43 Sims Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$474k; 5-Room ≈ S$383k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 43 Sims Dr?⌄
Block 43 Sims Dr has approximately 66 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 43 Sims Dr?⌄
Block 43 Sims Dr has 77 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 43 Sims Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 43 Sims Dr sits in Geylang, in the Geylang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈66 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
