Block 43A Sims Dr
43A Sims Dr, Singapore 381043
Block 43A Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1989, with 28 dwelling units. Across 34 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$438k (S$386 psf, 108 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 43A Sims Dr?
Block 43A Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1989, with 28 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 28
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$438k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 43A Sims Dr?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$438k (S$386 psf), from 34 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 22 | S$373,000recent | 108 sqm | S$333 psf |
| 5-Room | 12 | S$405,000recent | 122 sqm | S$308 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 43A Sims Dr get?
Flats at Block 43A Sims Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$4,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 11.0% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,000/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
11.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$48,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 6 | S$4,000/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 43A Sims Dr?
Block 43A Sims Dr has 34 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$655,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$753,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$458,000 |
| Mar 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jul 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Oct 2014 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Oct 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 95 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Apr 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$399,000 |
| Sept 2009 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$409,000 |
| Aug 2009 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Jun 2009 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$373,000 |
What flat types are in Block 43A Sims Dr?
Block 43A Sims Dr has 28 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 43A Sims Dr?
Block 43A Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 43A 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 28 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 43A Sims Dr, Singapore 381043. 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 698m 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 43A Sims Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 43A Sims Dr is Aljunied MRT, about 698 m away (~11 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Aljunied MRT698 m · ~11 min
- Geylang Bahru MRT748 m · ~12 min
- Kallang MRT832 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 km676 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority806 m
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 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 43A Sims Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 43A Sims Dr (~S$438k) needs about S$3,492/mo in income and S$1,645/mo in repayments, after S$7,740 stamp duty and a S$110k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$438k) — 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$7,740
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$110k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,645/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,492/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 43A Sims Dr
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 43A Sims Dr cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 43A Sims Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$438k (S$386 psf), from 34 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 43A Sims Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$373k; 5-Room ≈ S$405k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 43A Sims Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 43A Sims Dr has about 62 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 43A Sims Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 43A Sims Dr is about 11.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,000/mo against a resale price of about S$438k. 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 43A Sims Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$438k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,492/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,645/mo after a S$110k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 43A Sims Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 43A Sims Dr is Aljunied MRT, about 698 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 43A Sims Dr?⌄
Geylang Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 43A Sims Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.