Block 842 Sims Ave
842 Sims Ave, Singapore 400842
Block 842 Sims Ave is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1985, with 72 dwelling units. Across 83 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$953k (S$591 psf, 149 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 842 Sims Ave?
Block 842 Sims Ave is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1985, with 72 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 19
- Total units
- 72
- Flat model
- Maisonette · Apartment
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$953k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 842 Sims Ave?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$953k (S$591 psf), from 83 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 83 | S$952,888recent | 149 sqm | S$591 psf |
Live now: 8 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$1.11M) — 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 842 Sims Ave get?
Flats at Block 842 Sims Ave have recently sublet for a median of S$3,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.8% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,800/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$45,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 6 | S$3,800/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 842 Sims Ave?
Block 842 Sims Ave has 83 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,015,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 149 sqm | S$1,015,000 |
| May 2026 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 149 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Sept 2023 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 149 sqm | S$990,000 |
| Aug 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 160 sqm | S$955,000 |
| Oct 2022 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 147 sqm | S$975,000 |
| Aug 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 160 sqm | S$955,000 |
| Jul 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 142 sqm | S$903,000 |
| Nov 2021 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 149 sqm | S$952,888 |
| Aug 2021 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 147 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Feb 2021 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 149 sqm | S$890,000 |
| Jan 2021 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 149 sqm | S$905,000 |
| Aug 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 sqm | S$770,000 |
What flat types are in Block 842 Sims Ave?
Block 842 Sims Ave has 72 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette / Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 842 Sims Ave?
Block 842 Sims Ave is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 842 Sims Ave is an HDB block located along Sims Ave. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 19 storeys. It has an estimated 72 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 842 Sims Ave, Singapore 400842. 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 Eunos MRT, approximately 272m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Singpost Centre for shopping, EN FROZEN PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 4A Eunos Crescent for food options, Joo Chiat Terrace Pk for greenery and recreation, Eunos Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Kampong Ubi Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 842 Sims Ave from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 842 Sims Ave is Eunos MRT, about 272 m away (~4 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Eunos MRT272 m · ~4 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority684 m
- Manjusri Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary school1.7 km
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 842 Sims Ave?
Buying a flat at Block 842 Sims Ave (~S$953k) needs about S$7,596/mo in income and S$3,578/mo in repayments, after S$23,187 stamp duty and a S$238k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$953k) — 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$23,187
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$238k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,578/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,596/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 842 Sims Ave
How much does a Executive flat at Block 842 Sims Ave cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 842 Sims Ave have recently resold for a median of about S$953k (S$591 psf), from 83 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 842 Sims Ave worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 842 Sims Ave has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). 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 842 Sims Ave?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 842 Sims Ave is about 4.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,800/mo against a resale price of about S$953k. 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 842 Sims Ave?⌄
For a flat at about S$953k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,596/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,578/mo after a S$238k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 842 Sims Ave?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 842 Sims Ave is Eunos MRT, about 272 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 842 Sims Ave?⌄
Haig Girls' School is within 1 km of Block 842 Sims Ave — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.