Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd
42 Tanglin Halt Rd, Singapore 141042
Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1962, with 118 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$302k (56 sqm), from 161 resales on record. The lease has approximately 46 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd?
Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1962, with 118 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1962
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 118
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$302k
- Last transacted
- May 2013
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 46 years
What are resale prices at Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$302k (S$525 psf), from 161 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 54 | S$200,000recent | 46 sqm | S$424 psf |
| 3-Room | 105 | S$302,000recent | 56 sqm | S$494 psf |
| 4-Room | 2 | S$309,500 | 116 sqm | S$248 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 2013.
What has recently sold at Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd?
Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd has 161 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$333,000 in May 2013 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 sqm | S$333,000 |
| Mar 2013 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 56 sqm | S$358,500 |
| Nov 2012 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Aug 2012 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Jul 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 sqm | S$302,000 |
| Jul 2012 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 sqm | S$332,000 |
| Feb 2012 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 sqm | S$298,000 |
| Feb 2012 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 43 sqm | S$298,000 |
| Oct 2011 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 sqm | S$297,000 |
| Jun 2011 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 46 sqm | S$260,000 |
| Feb 2011 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$324,000 |
| Jan 2011 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 sqm | S$272,500 |
How far is Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd is Commonwealth MRT, about 450 m away (~7 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Commonwealth MRT450 m · ~7 min
- Queenstown MRT941 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority214 m
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km448 m
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
- Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeJunior college1.6 km
- Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.6 km
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 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 Tanglin Halt Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd (~S$302k) needs about S$2,407/mo in income and S$1,134/mo in repayments, after S$4,240 stamp duty and a S$76k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$302k) — 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$4,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$76k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,134/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,407/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 Tanglin Halt Rd
What is the resale price at Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd have recently resold around S$302k (56 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$200k; 3-Room ≈ S$302k; 4-Room ≈ S$310k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd?⌄
Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd has approximately 46 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1962). This is an estimate based on the block's completion year; HDB leases commence on a specific date.
How many units are in Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd?⌄
Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd has 118 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd is Commonwealth MRT, about 450 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd?⌄
New Town Primary School is within 1 km of Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 42 Tanglin Halt Rd sits in Queenstown, in the Queenstown planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈46 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
