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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$400k (83 sqm), from 24 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 848 Sims Ave
What is the resale price at Block 848 Sims Ave?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 848 Sims Ave have recently resold around S$400k (83 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 848 Sims Ave?⌄
Block 848 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 848 Sims Ave?⌄
Block 848 Sims Ave has 20 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 848 Sims Ave a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 848 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.
