Blk 42 Kim Cheng St is an HDB block in Bukit Merah (completed in 1949, 4 storeys, 24 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $750,000, about 12% below the Bukit Merah median, from 1 sales. 23 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Bukit Merah |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1949 |
| Lease from | 1973 |
| Storeys | 4 |
| Dwelling units | 24 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×24 |
| Recorded resales | 23 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $750,000 | $8,523/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,550/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~7.3% (Bukit Merah average: ~5.2%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 36% of Bukit Merah blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $473,085–$529,214 (central estimate $501,149). Recent sales — median $756,772 — sit above that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $294,000 | $478,522 | 4 |
| 1997 | $230,000 | $366,932 | 1 |
| 1998 | $230,000 | $367,932 | 2 |
| 2002 | $247,000 | $387,383 | 1 |
| 2005 | $248,500 | $379,668 | 2 |
| 2008 | $429,000 | $596,196 | 1 |
| 2009 | $431,900 | $596,717 | 2 |
| 2010 | $540,000 | $725,544 | 1 |
| 2012 | $585,000 | $714,075 | 1 |
| 2013 | $638,000 | $760,785 | 1 |
| 2014 | $655,000 | $773,063 | 1 |
| 2018 | $700,000 | $826,522 | 1 |
| 2019 | $575,000 | $675,097 | 1 |
| 2020 | $620,000 | $729,187 | 1 |
| 2022 | $672,500 | $728,371 | 2 |
| 2024 | $750,000 | $756,772 | 1 |
| Record sale | $750,000 (3-Room, 2024-12) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $268,000 (1996-04) |
| Busiest year | 1996 · 4 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | -2% (-0.2%/yr, 2014→2024) |
| Total transacted | $10.3M across 23 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $750,000 |
| 2022-03 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $640,000 |
| 2022-02 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $705,000 |
| 2020-10 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $620,000 |
| 2019-04 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 | $575,000 |
| 2018-07 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 | $700,000 |
| 2014-06 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $655,000 |
| 2013-10 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 | $638,000 |
| 2012-07 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 | $585,000 |
| 2010-07 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $540,000 |
| 2009-02 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $433,000 |
| 2009-01 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $430,800 |
| 2008-10 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 | $429,000 |
| 2005-04 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $242,000 |
| 2005-03 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $255,000 |
| 2002-06 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $247,000 |
| 1998-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 | $195,000 |
| 1998-02 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $265,000 |
| 1997-01 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $230,000 |
| 1996-12 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 | $320,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 34 | $787,500 | $8,949/m² |
| 2. Blk 42 | $750,000 | $8,523/m² |
| 3. Blk 41 | $680,888 | $7,737/m² |
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $750,000 (1 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $473,085–$529,214 (central estimate $501,149). Recent sales — median $756,772 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $4,550/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1949 and its 99-year lease runs from 1973.