The block
- Completed
- 1989
- Lease
- From 1989, ends 2088. About 61 years left
- Storeys
- 4
- Flats
- 24: 15 4-room, 9 5-room
- Postal code
- Singapore 381042
- Nearest MRT
- Geylang Bahru MRT, about 11 min walk (690 m)
- Town
- Geylang
Resale prices at Blk 42A Sims Drive
Median price by year of registration.
What is my flat at Blk 42A Sims Drive worth?
Pick your flat type and floor for an instant range based on this block's own resales.
A guide only. Condition, facing, corner units and renovation can move the price 5 to 10% either way.
Latest sales
| Month | Type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 4-room Model A | 04 to 06 | 108 sqm 1,163 sqft | S$618,000 S$532 psf |
Rent at Blk 42A Sims Drive
Whole-flat rentals approved by HDB since Oct 2024. Rooms let out separately aren't included.
Flat layouts at Blk 42A Sims Drive
HDB records the flat model of every resale. These are the layouts sold here, with the typical size.
| Flat type | Model | Typical size | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-room | Model A | 108 sqm (1,163 sqft) | 1 |
Model names come from HDB. "Improved", "New Generation" and "Model A" flats of the same type can differ by 10 sqm or more, so compare sizes, not just room counts.
Living at Blk 42A Sims Drive
MRT
- Geylang Bahru MRT690 m, about 11 min walk
- Aljunied MRT700 m, about 11 min walk
Hawker centres
- Sims Vista Market and Food Centre350 m, 66 food stalls
- Blk 17 Upper Boon Keng Market and Food Centre540 m, 84 food stalls
- Blk 69 Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre860 m, 78 food stalls
Car park
| Car park | Type | Free parking | Night parking | Gantry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD1 100 m away | Surface | Free on Sundays and public holidays, 7am to 10.30pm | Yes | 4.5 m |
| SD2 240 m away | Surface | No free parking | Yes | 4.5 m |
From HDB's car park list. The nearest HDB car parks to the block.
1-minute quizzes for owners at Blk 42A Sims Drive
What is your flat at Blk 42A Sims Drive worth?
Send us your floor and flat type. We'll reply with a valuation range based on the latest sales here and at nearby blocks, and what a sale would leave you after your loan and CPF refund.
Common questions
How much is a 4-room flat at Blk 42A Sims Drive?
4-room flats at Blk 42A Sims Drive sold for a median S$618,000 since Oct 2023, or about S$532 per square foot. The range was S$618,000 to S$618,000. Floor level, condition and the remaining lease explain most of the gap.
How many years are left on the lease at Blk 42A Sims Drive?
The lease started in 1989 and runs for 99 years to 2088, so about 61 years are left. Banks and CPF limit how much a buyer can borrow and use once fewer than 60 years remain, which affects who can buy.
How much rent can I get at Blk 42A Sims Drive?
HDB approved 1 5-room rental here in the last 12 months, at a median S$4,200 a month (S$4,200 to S$4,200). See more in the HDB rental rates checker.
What is the postal code of Blk 42A Sims Drive?
The postal code of Blk 42A Sims Drive is Singapore 381042.
What is the nearest MRT station to Blk 42A Sims Drive?
Geylang Bahru MRT station is about 690 m away, roughly 11 minutes on foot. Aljunied MRT is the next closest, about 700 m away.
Where do residents of Blk 42A Sims Drive park?
Surface car park SD1, about 100 m away: Free on Sundays and public holidays, 7am to 10.30pm, night parking available, gantry height 4.5 m. Surface car park SD2, about 240 m away: No free parking, night parking available, gantry height 4.5 m.
What is my flat at Blk 42A Sims Drive worth?
Recent sales at the block are the best guide, adjusted for your floor, facing and condition. Send us your unit and we'll reply with a valuation range on WhatsApp.
Other blocks on Sims Drive
Blocks nearby
- Blk 38 Upper Boon Keng Road260 m · 5-room S$600,000
- Blk 39 Upper Boon Keng Road310 m · 5-room S$630,000
- Blk 20B Lorong 3 Geylang350 m
- Blk 20A Lorong 3 Geylang370 m
- Blk 63 Sims Place380 m · 3-room S$719,000
- Blk 53 Sims Place460 m · 3-room S$410,000
- Blk 3B Upper Boon Keng Road470 m · 4-room S$905,000
- Blk 52 Sims Place480 m · 3-room S$398,888
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Source: HDB resale flat prices, renting out of flats and HDB property information, from data.gov.sg. Resales from Oct 2023 to Oct 2026. Prices are what buyers paid; your flat's value depends on its floor, facing, condition and lease.