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. Executive flats have recently resold around S$953k (149 sqm), from 83 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 842 Sims Ave
What is the resale price at Block 842 Sims Ave?⌄
Executive flats at Block 842 Sims Ave have recently resold around S$953k (149 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 842 Sims Ave?⌄
Block 842 Sims Ave has approximately 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 842 Sims Ave?⌄
Block 842 Sims Ave has 72 dwelling units across up to 19 storeys, mostly executive flats.
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.
Is Block 842 Sims Ave a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 842 Sims Ave sits in Geylang, in the Geylang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈59 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
