Block 242 Kim Keat Link
242 Kim Keat Link, Singapore 310242
Block 242 Kim Keat Link is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1988, with 46 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$448k (104 sqm), from 39 resales on record. The lease has approximately 65 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 242 Kim Keat Link?
Block 242 Kim Keat Link is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1988, with 46 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 46
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$448k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 65 years
What are resale prices at Block 242 Kim Keat Link?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$448k (S$398 psf), from 39 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 36 | S$445,000recent | 104 sqm | S$397 psf |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$455,000recent | 122 sqm | S$346 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 Oct 2023.
What has recently sold at Block 242 Kim Keat Link?
Block 242 Kim Keat Link has 39 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$600,000 in Oct 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Mar 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Nov 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$448,000 |
| Jan 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jul 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Jun 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Mar 2015 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Apr 2014 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Aug 2013 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$490,000 |
What flat types are in Block 242 Kim Keat Link?
Block 242 Kim Keat Link has 46 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 242 Kim Keat Link from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 242 Kim Keat Link is Toa Payoh MRT, about 975 m away (~15 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT975 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km817 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority836 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority923 m
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km933 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.0 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.2 km
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 242 Kim Keat Link?
Buying a flat at Block 242 Kim Keat Link (~S$448k) needs about S$3,571/mo in income and S$1,682/mo in repayments, after S$8,040 stamp duty and a S$112k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$448k) — 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$8,040
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$112k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,682/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,571/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 242 Kim Keat Link
What is the resale price at Block 242 Kim Keat Link?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 242 Kim Keat Link have recently resold around S$448k (104 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 242 Kim Keat Link by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$445k; 5-Room ≈ S$455k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 242 Kim Keat Link?⌄
Block 242 Kim Keat Link has approximately 65 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 242 Kim Keat Link?⌄
Block 242 Kim Keat Link has 46 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 242 Kim Keat Link?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 242 Kim Keat Link is Toa Payoh MRT, about 975 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 242 Kim Keat Link?⌄
Pei Chun Public School, Hong Wen School are within 1 km of Block 242 Kim Keat Link — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 242 Kim Keat Link a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 242 Kim Keat Link sits in Toa Payoh, in the Toa Payoh planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈65 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
