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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$488k (91 sqm), from 50 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 42 Cambridge Rd
What is the resale price at Block 42 Cambridge Rd?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 42 Cambridge Rd have recently resold around S$488k (91 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 42 Cambridge Rd?⌄
Block 42 Cambridge Rd has approximately 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1981). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 42 Cambridge Rd?⌄
Block 42 Cambridge Rd has 56 dwelling units across up to 8 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 42 Cambridge Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 42 Cambridge Rd sits in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈57 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
