Block 848 Sims Ave
848 Sims Ave, Singapore 400848
Block 848 Sims Ave is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1985, with 20 dwelling units. Across 24 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$400k (S$448 psf, 83 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 848 Sims Ave?
Block 848 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$400k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 848 Sims Ave?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$400k (S$448 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$400,000recent | 83 sqm | S$448 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 5 for rent (median S$1,900/mo) — 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 Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 848 Sims Ave get?
Flats at Block 848 Sims Ave have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.9% (from 5 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
5 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 5 | S$3,300/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 848 Sims Ave?
Block 848 Sims Ave has 24 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$650,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$650,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jul 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$504,000 |
| Jul 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Nov 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jan 2009 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Apr 2007 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$227,000 |
| Nov 2006 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$230,000 |
| Jan 2006 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$227,000 |
| Nov 2004 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$228,000 |
What flat types are in Block 848 Sims Ave?
Block 848 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 848 Sims Ave?
Block 848 Sims Ave is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 848 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 848 Sims Ave, Singapore 400848. 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 349m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Singpost Centre for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative 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 848 Sims Ave from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 848 Sims Ave is Eunos MRT, about 349 m away (~6 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Eunos MRT349 m · ~6 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 priority608 m
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Manjusri Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary school1.6 km
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 848 Sims Ave?
Buying a flat at Block 848 Sims Ave (~S$400k) needs about S$3,189/mo in income and S$1,502/mo in repayments, after S$6,600 stamp duty and a S$100k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$400k) — 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$6,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$100k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,502/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,189/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 848 Sims Ave
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 848 Sims Ave cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 848 Sims Ave have recently resold for a median of about S$400k (S$448 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 848 Sims Ave worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 848 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 848 Sims Ave?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 848 Sims Ave is about 9.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$400k. 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 848 Sims Ave?⌄
For a flat at about S$400k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,189/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,502/mo after a S$100k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 848 Sims Ave?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 848 Sims Ave is Eunos MRT, about 349 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 848 Sims Ave?⌄
Haig Girls' School is within 1 km of Block 848 Sims Ave — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.