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Block 639 Rowell Rd

639 Rowell Rd, Singapore 200639

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through May 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

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.

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What are the key facts about Block 639 Rowell Rd?

Key Takeaway

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
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What are resale prices at Block 639 Rowell Rd?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$770k (S$655 psf), from 80 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room6S$186,000recent89 sqmS$197 psf
4-Room54S$635,000recent108 sqmS$546 psf
5-Room20S$698,000recent139 sqmS$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.

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What has recently sold at Block 639 Rowell Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 639 Rowell Rd has 80 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$990,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20265-Room22 TO 24139 sqmS$990,000
Feb 20264-Room04 TO 06108 sqmS$770,000
May 20255-Room22 TO 24139 sqmS$1,031,500
Mar 20254-Room19 TO 21108 sqmS$860,000
Nov 20245-Room25 TO 27139 sqmS$1,008,000
Jun 20245-Room22 TO 24139 sqmS$980,000
Mar 20244-Room07 TO 09108 sqmS$770,000
Mar 20234-Room01 TO 03109 sqmS$655,000
Sept 20224-Room10 TO 12101 sqmS$642,000
Jan 20224-Room07 TO 09103 sqmS$658,800
Oct 20215-Room25 TO 27139 sqmS$838,000
Jul 20204-Room07 TO 09101 sqmS$560,000
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What flat types are in Block 639 Rowell Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 639 Rowell Rd has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 735-Room: 143-Room: 9
5

How far is Block 639 Rowell Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: City Square Mall · 438 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 104 mHawker centre: Berseh Food Centre · 193 mPark: Rowell Rd Os · 85 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 639 Rowell Rd?

Key Takeaway

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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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.

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