Block 52 Sims Pl
52 Sims Pl, Singapore 380052
Block 52 Sims Pl is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1976, with 164 dwelling units. Across 164 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$345k (S$488 psf, 65 sqm). The lease has approximately 51 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 52 Sims Pl?
Block 52 Sims Pl is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1976, with 164 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1976
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 164
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$345k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 51 years
What are resale prices at Block 52 Sims Pl?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$345k (S$488 psf), from 164 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 164 | S$345,000recent | 65 sqm | S$488 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$395k) and 2 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 Jun 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 52 Sims Pl get?
Flats at Block 52 Sims Pl have recently sublet for a median of S$2,950/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,950/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$35,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,950/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 52 Sims Pl?
Block 52 Sims Pl has 164 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$440,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 76 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$451,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 76 sqm | S$398,888 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$365,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$334,888 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$327,000 |
What flat types are in Block 52 Sims Pl?
Block 52 Sims Pl has 164 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 52 Sims Pl?
Block 52 Sims Pl is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 52 Sims Pl is an HDB block located along Sims Pl. The block is recorded as completed around 1976, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 164 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 52 Sims Pl, Singapore 380052. 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 281m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paya Lebar Square for shopping, YEO HOCK HENG for groceries, Blk 49 Sims Place for food options, Geylang East Pk for greenery and recreation, Geylang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and MacPherson Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 52 Sims Pl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 52 Sims Pl is Aljunied MRT, about 281 m away (~4 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Aljunied MRT281 m · ~4 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 km275 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority398 m
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary school1.8 km
- Dunman High SchoolMixed-level 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 52 Sims Pl?
Buying a flat at Block 52 Sims Pl (~S$345k) needs about S$2,750/mo in income and S$1,295/mo in repayments, after S$5,100 stamp duty and a S$86k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$345k) — 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$5,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$86k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,295/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,750/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 52 Sims Pl
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 52 Sims Pl cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 52 Sims Pl have recently resold for a median of about S$345k (S$488 psf), from 164 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 52 Sims Pl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 52 Sims Pl has about 51 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 52 Sims Pl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 52 Sims Pl is about 10.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,950/mo against a resale price of about S$345k. 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 52 Sims Pl?⌄
For a flat at about S$345k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,750/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,295/mo after a S$86k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 52 Sims Pl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 52 Sims Pl is Aljunied MRT, about 281 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 52 Sims Pl?⌄
Geylang Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 52 Sims Pl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.