Blk 842 Sims Ave is an HDB block in Geylang (completed in 1985, 19 storeys, 72 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $1,032,500, about 104% above the Geylang median, from 2 sales. 83 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Geylang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1985 |
| Lease from | 1985 |
| Storeys | 19 |
| Dwelling units | 72 |
| Unit mix (sold) | exec ×72 |
| Recorded resales | 83 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | $1,032,500 | $6,930/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,395/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.1% (Geylang average: ~7.4%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 38% of Geylang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical executive flat here, our price model estimates $914,878–$1,023,423 (central estimate $969,151). Recent sales — median $1,034,342 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $220,000 | $411,864 | 4 |
| 1991 | $235,000 | $425,316 | 6 |
| 1992 | $292,000 | $516,879 | 3 |
| 1993 | $385,500 | $667,103 | 4 |
| 1994 | $430,000 | $721,779 | 6 |
| 1995 | $510,000 | $841,546 | 3 |
| 1996 | $610,000 | $992,851 | 3 |
| 1997 | $575,000 | $917,329 | 1 |
| 1998 | $531,500 | $850,243 | 4 |
| 1999 | $459,500 | $734,890 | 6 |
| 2001 | $490,000 | $765,482 | 3 |
| 2002 | $482,500 | $756,729 | 4 |
| 2003 | $464,000 | $724,180 | 4 |
| 2004 | $440,000 | $675,429 | 1 |
| 2005 | $465,000 | $710,445 | 3 |
| 2006 | $455,000 | $688,515 | 1 |
| 2007 | $550,000 | $815,072 | 3 |
| 2008 | $575,000 | $799,097 | 2 |
| 2009 | $560,000 | $773,701 | 1 |
| 2011 | $725,000 | $925,505 | 2 |
| 2012 | $782,500 | $955,151 | 2 |
| 2015 | $775,000 | $919,500 | 1 |
| 2017 | $900,000 | $1,067,330 | 1 |
| 2018 | $770,000 | $909,174 | 1 |
| 2019 | $766,500 | $899,934 | 2 |
| 2020 | $770,000 | $905,603 | 1 |
| 2021 | $927,500 | $1,066,148 | 4 |
| 2022 | $955,000 | $1,034,342 | 3 |
| 2023 | $972,500 | $1,004,732 | 2 |
| 2026 | $1,032,500 | $1,032,500 | 2 |
| Record sale | $1,050,000 (Executive, 2026-05) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $267,000 (1990-08) |
| Busiest year | 1991 · 6 sales |
| Total transacted | $45.2M across 83 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 149 | $1,050,000 |
| 2026-05 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 149 | $1,015,000 |
| 2023-09 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 149 | $990,000 |
| 2023-08 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 160 | $955,000 |
| 2022-10 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 147 | $975,000 |
| 2022-08 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 160 | $955,000 |
| 2022-07 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 142 | $903,000 |
| 2021-11 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 149 | $952,888 |
| 2021-08 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 147 | $950,000 |
| 2021-02 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 149 | $890,000 |
| 2021-01 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 149 | $905,000 |
| 2020-08 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 | $770,000 |
| 2019-12 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 149 | $838,000 |
| 2019-02 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 | $695,000 |
| 2018-06 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 149 | $770,000 |
| 2017-12 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 151 | $900,000 |
| 2015-06 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 | $775,000 |
| 2012-10 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 149 | $820,000 |
| 2012-05 | Executive | 06 TO 10 | 149 | $745,000 |
| 2011-09 | Executive | 19 TO 21 | 160 | $760,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 846 | $1,090,000 | $7,315/m² |
| 2. Blk 842 | $1,032,500 | $6,930/m² |
| 3. Blk 848 | $650,000 | $7,831/m² |
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $1,032,500 (2 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical executive flat here, our price model estimates $914,878–$1,023,423 (central estimate $969,151). Recent sales — median $1,034,342 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $4,395/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1985 and its 99-year lease runs from 1985.