Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5
642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, Singapore 560642
Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is an HDB block in Ang Mo Kio, completed in 1980, with 120 dwelling units. Across 157 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (S$457 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 54 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is an HDB block in Ang Mo Kio, completed in 1980, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Ang Mo Kio
- Planning area
- Ang Mo Kio
- Completed
- 1980
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 120
- Flat model
- Improved · New Generation
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$570k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 54 years
What are resale prices at Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (S$457 psf), from 157 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 25 | S$394,000recent | 100 sqm | S$366 psf |
| 5-Room | 132 | S$570,000recent | 121 sqm | S$431 psf |
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“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 get?
Flats at Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 10 | S$2,700/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Sept 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 has 157 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$760,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$745,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$649,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$523,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$575,000 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$515,000 |
What flat types are in Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 has 120 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is an HDB block in Ang Mo Kio.
Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Ang Mo Kio Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 1980, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 120 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, Singapore 560642. It is part of District 20, Bishan / Ang Mo Kio, the Ang Mo Kio planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Yio Chu Kang MRT, approximately 653m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Jubilee Square for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 628 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4 for food options, Yio Chu Kang Gardens Pg for greenery and recreation, Ang Mo Kio Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Yio Chu Kang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is Yio Chu Kang MRT, about 653 m away (~10 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Yio Chu Kang MRT653 m · ~10 min
- Mayflower MRT842 m · ~13 min
- Lentor MRT992 m · ~16 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Yio Chu Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km184 m
- Mayflower Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority354 m
- Presbyterian High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km541 m
- Anderson Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority710 m
- Chij St. Nicholas Girls' SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km852 m
- Ang Mo Kio Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority963 m
- Ang Mo Kio Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Mayflower Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 (~S$570k) needs about S$4,544/mo in income and S$2,140/mo in repayments, after S$11,700 stamp duty and a S$143k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$570k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$11,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$143k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,140/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,544/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$570k (S$457 psf), from 157 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$394k; 5-Room ≈ S$570k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 has about 54 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1980). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$570k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$570k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,544/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,140/mo after a S$143k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is Yio Chu Kang MRT, about 653 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?⌄
Mayflower Primary School, Anderson Primary School, Ang Mo Kio Primary School are within 1 km of Block 642 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.