Block 844 Sims Ave
844 Sims Ave, Singapore 400844
Block 844 Sims Ave is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1985, with 20 dwelling units. Across 33 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$362k (S$405 psf, 83 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 844 Sims Ave?
Block 844 Sims Ave is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1985, with 20 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 20
- Flat model
- Simplified
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$362k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 844 Sims Ave?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$362k (S$405 psf), from 33 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 33 | S$361,500recent | 83 sqm | S$405 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 Feb 2023.
What has recently sold at Block 844 Sims Ave?
Block 844 Sims Ave has 33 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$572,000 in Feb 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$572,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$512,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$483,888 |
| Feb 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Jul 2014 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jul 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Jan 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$361,500 |
| Jan 2010 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$357,000 |
| Apr 2007 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$241,000 |
| Nov 2006 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$225,000 |
| May 2005 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$225,000 |
| Mar 2005 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$230,000 |
What flat types are in Block 844 Sims Ave?
Block 844 Sims Ave has 20 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 844 Sims Ave?
Block 844 Sims Ave is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 844 Sims Ave is an HDB block located along Sims Ave. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 20 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 844 Sims Ave, Singapore 400844. 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 277m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Singpost Centre for shopping, EN FROZEN PTE LTD for groceries, Geylang Serai Market 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 844 Sims Ave from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 844 Sims Ave is Eunos MRT, about 277 m away (~4 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Eunos MRT277 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 priority716 m
- Manjusri Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary 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 844 Sims Ave?
Buying a flat at Block 844 Sims Ave (~S$362k) needs about S$2,882/mo in income and S$1,357/mo in repayments, after S$5,445 stamp duty and a S$90k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$362k) — 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$5,445
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$90k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,357/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,882/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 844 Sims Ave
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 844 Sims Ave cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 844 Sims Ave have recently resold for a median of about S$362k (S$405 psf), from 33 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 844 Sims Ave worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 844 Sims Ave has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 844 Sims Ave?⌄
For a flat at about S$362k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,882/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,357/mo after a S$90k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 844 Sims Ave?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 844 Sims Ave is Eunos MRT, about 277 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 844 Sims Ave?⌄
Haig Girls' School is within 1 km of Block 844 Sims Ave — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.