Block 42 Stirling Rd
42 Stirling Rd, Singapore 140042
Block 42 Stirling Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1963, with 10 dwelling units. Across 15 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$406 psf, 120 sqm). The lease has approximately 43 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 42 Stirling Rd?
Block 42 Stirling Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1963, with 10 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1963
- Storeys
- 2
- Total units
- 10
- Flat model
- Terrace
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$525k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 43 years
What are resale prices at Block 42 Stirling Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$406 psf), from 15 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 15 | S$525,000recent | 120 sqm | S$406 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 May 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 42 Stirling Rd?
Block 42 Stirling Rd has 15 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$998,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$998,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$928,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$915,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$930,000 |
| Jun 2007 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jun 2006 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Jan 2004 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Dec 2002 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Feb 2002 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Nov 2001 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Feb 1997 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$606,000 |
| Jul 1996 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$555,000 |
What flat types are in Block 42 Stirling Rd?
Block 42 Stirling Rd has 10 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Terrace model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 42 Stirling Rd?
Block 42 Stirling Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 42 Stirling Rd is an HDB block located along Stirling Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1963, with up to 2 storeys. It has an estimated 10 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 42 Stirling Rd, Singapore 140042. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, the Queenstown planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Queenstown MRT, approximately 594m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Margaret Drive Hawker Centre for food options, Queenstown Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Queenstown Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 42 Stirling Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 42 Stirling Rd is Queenstown MRT, about 594 m away (~9 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Queenstown MRT594 m · ~9 min
- Commonwealth MRT648 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km210 m
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority284 m
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority658 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.9 km
- Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeJunior college2.0 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 Stirling Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 42 Stirling Rd (~S$525k) needs about S$4,185/mo in income and S$1,971/mo in repayments, after S$10,350 stamp duty and a S$131k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$525k) — 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$10,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$131k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,971/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,185/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 Stirling Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 42 Stirling Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 42 Stirling Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$525k (S$406 psf), from 15 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 42 Stirling Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 42 Stirling Rd has about 43 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1963). 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 42 Stirling Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$525k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,185/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,971/mo after a S$131k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 42 Stirling Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 42 Stirling Rd is Queenstown MRT, about 594 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 42 Stirling Rd?⌄
New Town Primary School, Queenstown Primary School are within 1 km of Block 42 Stirling Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.