Block 639 Rowell Rd
639 Rowell Rd, Singapore 200639
Block 639 Rowell Rd is an HDB block in Central Area · Rochor, completed in 1982, with 96 dwelling units. Across 80 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$770k (S$655 psf, 108 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 639 Rowell Rd?
Block 639 Rowell Rd is an HDB block in Central Area · Rochor, completed in 1982, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Central Area
- Planning area
- Rochor
- Completed
- 1982
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$770k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 639 Rowell Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$770k (S$655 psf), from 80 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 6 | S$186,000recent | 89 sqm | S$197 psf |
| 4-Room | 54 | S$635,000recent | 108 sqm | S$546 psf |
| 5-Room | 20 | S$698,000recent | 139 sqm | S$467 psf |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block and 5 for rent (median S$1,200/mo) — search all listings.
“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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 639 Rowell Rd get?
Flats at Block 639 Rowell Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.6% (from 11 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
11 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 11 | S$3,600/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 Oct 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 639 Rowell Rd?
Block 639 Rowell Rd has 80 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$990,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 139 sqm | S$990,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$770,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 139 sqm | S$1,031,500 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 108 sqm | S$860,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 139 sqm | S$1,008,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 139 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$642,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$658,800 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 139 sqm | S$838,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$560,000 |
What flat types are in Block 639 Rowell Rd?
Block 639 Rowell Rd has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 639 Rowell Rd?
Block 639 Rowell Rd is an HDB block in Central Area, in the Rochor planning area.
Block 639 Rowell Rd is an HDB block located along Rowell Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1982, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 639 Rowell Rd, Singapore 200639. It is part of District 08, Little India, the Rochor planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Jalan Besar MRT, approximately 287m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include City Square Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Berseh Food Centre for food options, Rowell Rd Os for greenery and recreation, and Pek Kio Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 639 Rowell Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 639 Rowell Rd is Jalan Besar MRT, about 287 m away (~5 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Jalan Besar MRT287 m · ~5 min
- Farrer Park MRT500 m · ~8 min
- Rochor MRT511 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority712 m
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.2 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.5 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.6 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 639 Rowell Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 639 Rowell Rd (~S$770k) needs about S$6,138/mo in income and S$2,891/mo in repayments, after S$17,700 stamp duty and a S$193k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$770k) — 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$17,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$193k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,891/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,138/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 639 Rowell Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 639 Rowell Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 639 Rowell Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$770k (S$655 psf), from 80 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 639 Rowell Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$186k; 4-Room ≈ S$635k; 5-Room ≈ S$698k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 639 Rowell Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 639 Rowell Rd has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1982). 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 639 Rowell Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 639 Rowell Rd is about 5.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$770k. 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 639 Rowell Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$770k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,138/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,891/mo after a S$193k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 639 Rowell Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 639 Rowell Rd is Jalan Besar MRT, about 287 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 639 Rowell Rd?⌄
Farrer Park Primary School is within 1 km of Block 639 Rowell Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.