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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$770k (108 sqm), from 80 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 639 Rowell Rd
What is the resale price at Block 639 Rowell Rd?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 639 Rowell Rd have recently resold around S$770k (108 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 639 Rowell Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$186k; 4-Room ≈ S$635k; 5-Room ≈ S$698k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 639 Rowell Rd?⌄
Block 639 Rowell Rd has approximately 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1982). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 639 Rowell Rd?⌄
Block 639 Rowell Rd has 96 dwelling units across up to 25 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 639 Rowell Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 639 Rowell Rd sits in Central Area, in the Rochor planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈57 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
