Block 42 Jln Bahagia
42 Jln Bahagia, Singapore 320042
Block 42 Jln Bahagia is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1959, with 8 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$510k (118 sqm), from 18 resales on record. The lease has approximately 49 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 42 Jln Bahagia?
Block 42 Jln Bahagia is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 1959, with 8 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Novena
- Completed
- 1959
- Storeys
- 2
- Total units
- 8
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$510k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 42 Jln Bahagia?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$510k (S$402 psf), from 18 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 18 | S$510,000recent | 118 sqm | S$402 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 42 Jln Bahagia?
Block 42 Jln Bahagia has 18 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$888,000 in Feb 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 98 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 169 sqm | S$975,000 |
| Aug 2016 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Nov 2011 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 169 sqm | S$899,000 |
| Sept 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Dec 2007 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 118 sqm | S$468,000 |
| Sept 2007 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 250 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Nov 2006 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 169 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Jan 2002 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Sept 2001 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 118 sqm | S$471,000 |
| Feb 2001 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 98 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jan 1998 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 118 sqm | S$510,000 |
What flat types are in Block 42 Jln Bahagia?
Block 42 Jln Bahagia has 8 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 42 Jln Bahagia from MRT and schools?
4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km527 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority604 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km905 m
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km987 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.0 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.1 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.1 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 Jln Bahagia?
Buying a flat at Block 42 Jln Bahagia (~S$510k) needs about S$4,066/mo in income and S$1,915/mo in repayments, after S$9,900 stamp duty and a S$128k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$510k) — 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$9,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$128k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,915/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,066/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 Jln Bahagia
What is the resale price at Block 42 Jln Bahagia?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 42 Jln Bahagia have recently resold around S$510k (118 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 Jln Bahagia?⌄
Block 42 Jln Bahagia has approximately 49 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1959). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 42 Jln Bahagia?⌄
Block 42 Jln Bahagia has 8 dwelling units across up to 2 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 42 Jln Bahagia?⌄
Hong Wen School is within 1 km of Block 42 Jln Bahagia — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 42 Jln Bahagia a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 42 Jln Bahagia sits in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Novena planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈49 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
