Blk 848 Sims Ave is an HDB block in Geylang (completed in 1985, 4 storeys, 20 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $650,000, about 28% above the Geylang median, from 1 sales. 24 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Geylang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1985 |
| Lease from | 1985 |
| Storeys | 4 |
| Dwelling units | 20 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×20 |
| Recorded resales | 24 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $650,000 | $7,831/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,200/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~7.8% (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 20% of Geylang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $486,478–$544,196 (central estimate $515,337). Recent sales — median $619,573 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | $140,000 | $247,819 | 1 |
| 1995 | $225,000 | $371,270 | 1 |
| 1998 | $260,000 | $415,923 | 2 |
| 1999 | $221,000 | $353,451 | 1 |
| 2001 | $221,500 | $346,029 | 5 |
| 2002 | $195,000 | $305,828 | 1 |
| 2004 | $226,500 | $347,693 | 2 |
| 2006 | $228,500 | $345,771 | 2 |
| 2007 | $227,000 | $336,403 | 1 |
| 2009 | $310,000 | $428,299 | 1 |
| 2010 | $400,000 | $537,440 | 1 |
| 2015 | $502,000 | $595,599 | 2 |
| 2021 | $539,000 | $619,573 | 2 |
| 2023 | $575,000 | $594,058 | 1 |
| 2026 | $650,000 | $650,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $650,000 (4-Room, 2026-01) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $140,000 (1992-08) |
| Busiest year | 2001 · 5 sales |
| Total transacted | $7.6M across 24 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 | $650,000 |
| 2023-05 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 | $575,000 |
| 2021-11 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 | $538,000 |
| 2021-08 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 | $540,000 |
| 2015-07 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 | $500,000 |
| 2015-07 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 | $504,000 |
| 2010-11 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 | $400,000 |
| 2009-01 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 | $310,000 |
| 2007-04 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 | $227,000 |
| 2006-11 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 | $230,000 |
| 2006-01 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 | $227,000 |
| 2004-11 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 | $228,000 |
| 2004-07 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 | $225,000 |
| 2002-05 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 | $195,000 |
| 2001-12 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 | $210,500 |
| 2001-08 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 | $215,000 |
| 2001-05 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 | $250,000 |
| 2001-03 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 | $226,000 |
| 2001-02 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 | $221,500 |
| 1999-01 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 | $221,000 |
| 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 $650,000 (1 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $486,478–$544,196 (central estimate $515,337). Recent sales — median $619,573 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $4,200/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1985 and its 99-year lease runs from 1985.