Block 50 Sims Dr
50 Sims Dr, Singapore 380050
Block 50 Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1976, with 96 dwelling units. Across 91 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$582k (S$454 psf, 117 sqm). The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 50 Sims Dr?
Block 50 Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1976, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1976
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$582k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 50 Sims Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$582k (S$454 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 91 | S$582,000recent | 117 sqm | S$454 psf |
Live now: 9 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$900k) — 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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 50 Sims Dr get?
Flats at Block 50 Sims Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.2% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 12 | 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 Aug 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 50 Sims Dr?
Block 50 Sims Dr has 91 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$820,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 sqm | S$778,888 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 sqm | S$562,888 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 114 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 119 sqm | S$582,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$510,000 |
| May 2019 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 sqm | S$565,000 |
| May 2019 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 119 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Apr 2017 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 114 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Mar 2017 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 sqm | S$590,000 |
What flat types are in Block 50 Sims Dr?
Block 50 Sims Dr has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 50 Sims Dr?
Block 50 Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 50 Sims Dr is an HDB block located along Sims Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1976, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 50 Sims Dr, Singapore 380050. 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 503m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paya Lebar Square 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 50 Sims Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 50 Sims Dr is Aljunied MRT, about 503 m away (~8 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Aljunied MRT503 m · ~8 min
- Geylang Bahru MRT922 m · ~14 min
- Kallang MRT957 m · ~15 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 km492 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority619 m
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Dunman High SchoolMixed-level school1.9 km
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)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 50 Sims Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 50 Sims Dr (~S$582k) needs about S$4,640/mo in income and S$2,185/mo in repayments, after S$12,060 stamp duty and a S$146k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$582k) — 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$12,060
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$146k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,185/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,640/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 50 Sims Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 50 Sims Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 50 Sims Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$582k (S$454 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 50 Sims Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 50 Sims Dr has about 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1976). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 50 Sims Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 50 Sims Dr is about 6.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$582k. 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 50 Sims Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$582k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,640/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,185/mo after a S$146k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 50 Sims Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 50 Sims Dr is Aljunied MRT, about 503 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 50 Sims Dr?⌄
Geylang Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 50 Sims Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.