Block 42 Holland Dr
42 Holland Dr, Singapore 270042
Block 42 Holland Dr is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1974, with 16 dwelling units. Across 31 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$283k (S$430 psf, 59 sqm). The lease has approximately 54 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 42 Holland Dr?
Block 42 Holland Dr is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1974, with 16 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 16
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$283k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2020
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 54 years
What are resale prices at Block 42 Holland Dr?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$283k (S$430 psf), from 31 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 31 | S$283,000recent | 59 sqm | S$430 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block — 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 Jun 2020.
What rent and yield does Block 42 Holland Dr get?
Flats at Block 42 Holland Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
—
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 6 | S$3,200/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 Holland Dr?
Block 42 Holland Dr has 31 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$345,000 in Jun 2020 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$345,000 |
| May 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Jul 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$398,000 |
| Apr 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 05 | 59 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Apr 2010 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$305,000 |
| Mar 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$283,000 |
| Oct 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$273,000 |
| Mar 2007 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$178,000 |
| Sept 2006 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$162,000 |
| Feb 2005 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$158,000 |
| Oct 2002 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$145,000 |
What flat types are in Block 42 Holland Dr?
Block 42 Holland Dr has 16 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 42 Holland Dr?
Block 42 Holland Dr is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 42 Holland Dr is an HDB block located along Holland Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 16 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 42 Holland Dr, Singapore 270042. It is part of District 10, Ardmore / Bukit Timah / Holland Road / Tanglin, the Queenstown planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Buona Vista MRT, approximately 287m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Star Vista for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 44 Holland Drive for food options, One-North Park for greenery and recreation, and Buona Vista Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 42 Holland Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 42 Holland Dr is Buona Vista MRT, about 287 m away (~5 min walk).
Getting around
- Buona Vista MRT287 m · ~5 min
- Holland Village MRT615 m · ~10 min
- Commonwealth MRT839 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
- Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.2 km
- Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.2 km
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Henry Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)Mixed-level school1.5 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 Holland Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 42 Holland Dr (~S$283k) needs about S$2,256/mo in income and S$1,063/mo in repayments, after S$3,860 stamp duty and a S$71k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$283k) — 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$3,860
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$71k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,063/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,256/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 42 Holland Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 42 Holland Dr
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 42 Holland Dr cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 42 Holland Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$283k (S$430 psf), from 31 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 42 Holland Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 42 Holland Dr has about 54 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). 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 Holland Dr?⌄
based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$283k. 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 Holland Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$283k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,256/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,063/mo after a S$71k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 42 Holland Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 42 Holland Dr is Buona Vista MRT, about 287 m away (~5 min walk).