Blk 42A Sims Drive — HDB resale prices
HDB resale prices, Geylang · 4-Room · built 1989
median resale price, last 24 months
1 sale in that window · as of Sep 2026
How it compares
Blk 42A Sims Drive is an HDB block in Geylang (completed in 1989, 4 storeys, 24 units). As of Sep 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $618,000, about 4% above the Geylang median, from 1 sales. 24 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Price by year
At a glance
Unit mix (sold): 4-room ×15 · 5-room ×9
Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Sep 2026)
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,200/mo (1 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~8.2% (Geylang average: ~6.4%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 88% of Geylang blocks with recent sales.
What the price model says
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $692,305–$773,977 (central estimate $733,141). Recent sales — median $623,581 — sit below that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
Median resale price by year
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $255,000 | $420,773 | 4 |
| 1996 | $326,500 | $531,420 | 2 |
| 1997 | $450,000 | $717,910 | 1 |
| 1998 | $322,000 | $515,105 | 2 |
| 1999 | $278,000 | $444,612 | 1 |
| 2000 | $288,000 | $454,475 | 3 |
| 2001 | $326,194 | $509,583 | 2 |
| 2002 | $285,000 | $446,980 | 1 |
| 2009 | $396,000 | $547,117 | 2 |
| 2010 | $460,000 | $618,056 | 1 |
| 2011 | $430,000 | $548,920 | 1 |
| 2014 | $585,000 | $690,445 | 1 |
| 2016 | $485,000 | $578,490 | 1 |
| 2021 | $585,000 | $672,449 | 1 |
| 2024 | $618,000 | $623,581 | 1 |
Records
| Record sale | $618,000 (4-Room, 2024-12) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $239,000 (1995-05) |
| Busiest year | 1995 · 4 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | -10% (-1.0%/yr, 2014→2024) |
| Total transacted | $8.9M across 24 sales |
Recent resale transactions
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12 | 4-Room | 04–06 | 108 m² | $618,000 |
| 2021-01 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 122 m² | $585,000 |
| 2016-01 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 109 m² | $485,000 |
| 2014-12 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 122 m² | $585,000 |
| 2011-06 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 108 m² | $430,000 |
| 2010-07 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 121 m² | $460,000 |
| 2009-11 | 5-Room | 01–03 | 122 m² | $410,000 |
| 2009-09 | 5-Room | 01–03 | 122 m² | $382,000 |
| 2002-04 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 108 m² | $285,000 |
| 2001-07 | 5-Room | 01–03 | 121 m² | $337,888 |
| 2001-03 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 109 m² | $314,500 |
| 2000-09 | 4-Room | 04–06 | 108 m² | $295,000 |
| 2000-07 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 94 m² | $255,000 |
| 2000-04 | 4-Room | 04–06 | 109 m² | $288,000 |
| 1999-07 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 109 m² | $278,000 |
| 1998-12 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 109 m² | $292,000 |
| 1998-07 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 122 m² | $352,000 |
| 1997-04 | 5-Room | 01–03 | 121 m² | $450,000 |
| 1996-11 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 110 m² | $365,000 |
| 1996-03 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 95 m² | $288,000 |
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Quick answers
How much does a flat at Blk 42A Sims Drive cost?
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $618,000 (1 sales, as of Sep 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
Is Blk 42A Sims Drive fairly priced?
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $692,305–$773,977 (central estimate $733,141). Recent sales — median $623,581 — sit below that range.
What is the rent at Blk 42A Sims Drive?
The median monthly rent is $4,200/mo over the last 12 months (1 contracts).
How old is Blk 42A Sims Drive?
The block was completed in 1989 and its 99-year lease runs from 1989.