Block 42 Cambridge Rd
42 Cambridge Rd, Singapore 210042
Block 42 Cambridge Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1981, with 56 dwelling units. Across 50 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$488k (S$498 psf, 91 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 42 Cambridge Rd?
Block 42 Cambridge Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1981, with 56 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1981
- Storeys
- 8
- Total units
- 56
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$488k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 42 Cambridge Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$488k (S$498 psf), from 50 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 50 | S$488,000recent | 91 sqm | S$498 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 8 for rent (median S$4,500/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 Aug 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 42 Cambridge Rd get?
Flats at Block 42 Cambridge Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,150/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.7% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,150/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 21 | S$3,150/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 42 Cambridge Rd?
Block 42 Cambridge Rd has 50 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$550,000 in Aug 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jan 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Dec 2017 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Apr 2016 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Apr 2015 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$488,000 |
| May 2014 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Sept 2013 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Apr 2013 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Apr 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 05 | 91 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Apr 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 05 | 91 sqm | S$500,000 |
What flat types are in Block 42 Cambridge Rd?
Block 42 Cambridge Rd has 56 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 42 Cambridge Rd?
Block 42 Cambridge Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 42 Cambridge Rd is an HDB block located along Cambridge Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1981, with up to 8 storeys. It has an estimated 56 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 42 Cambridge Rd, Singapore 210042. It is part of District 08, Little India, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Farrer Park MRT, approximately 613m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include United Square for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Pek Kio Market & Food Centre for food options, Pek Kio Park for greenery and recreation, Kallang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Pek Kio Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 42 Cambridge Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 42 Cambridge Rd is Farrer Park MRT, about 613 m away (~10 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Farrer Park MRT613 m · ~10 min
- Novena MRT827 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority419 m
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority503 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km747 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.2 km
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary 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 42 Cambridge Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 42 Cambridge Rd (~S$488k) needs about S$3,890/mo in income and S$1,832/mo in repayments, after S$9,240 stamp duty and a S$122k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$488k) — 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$9,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$122k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,832/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,890/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 42 Cambridge Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 42 Cambridge Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 42 Cambridge Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$488k (S$498 psf), from 50 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 42 Cambridge Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 42 Cambridge Rd has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1981). 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 42 Cambridge Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 42 Cambridge Rd is about 7.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,150/mo against a resale price of about S$488k. 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 42 Cambridge Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$488k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,890/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,832/mo after a S$122k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 42 Cambridge Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 42 Cambridge Rd is Farrer Park MRT, about 613 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 42 Cambridge Rd?⌄
Farrer Park Primary School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior are within 1 km of Block 42 Cambridge Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.