Block 641 Rowell Rd
641 Rowell Rd, Singapore 200641
Block 641 Rowell Rd is an HDB block in Central Area · Rochor, completed in 1982, with 96 dwelling units. Across 81 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$658k (S$570 psf, 108 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 641 Rowell Rd?
Block 641 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$658k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 641 Rowell Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$658k (S$570 psf), from 81 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 11 | S$240,000recent | 89 sqm | S$253 psf |
| 4-Room | 54 | S$635,000recent | 108 sqm | S$570 psf |
| 5-Room | 16 | S$426,000recent | 139 sqm | S$285 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$828k) and 1 for rent — 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 Nov 2023.
What rent and yield does Block 641 Rowell Rd get?
Flats at Block 641 Rowell Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$3,500/mo |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$3,200/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 641 Rowell Rd?
Block 641 Rowell Rd has 81 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$620,000 in Nov 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 108 sqm | S$728,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 108 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 103 sqm | S$728,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 108 sqm | S$676,888 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$635,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 109 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 89 sqm | S$446,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 111 sqm | S$586,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 109 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Nov 2019 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 137 sqm | S$750,000 |
What flat types are in Block 641 Rowell Rd?
Block 641 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 641 Rowell Rd?
Block 641 Rowell Rd is an HDB block in Central Area, in the Rochor planning area.
Block 641 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 641 Rowell Rd, Singapore 200641. 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 333m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include City Square Mall for shopping, PARDESHI PTE. 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 641 Rowell Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 641 Rowell Rd is Jalan Besar MRT, about 333 m away (~5 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Jalan Besar MRT333 m · ~5 min
- Farrer Park MRT456 m · ~7 min
- Rochor MRT547 m · ~9 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 priority676 m
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.2 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.5 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.5 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 641 Rowell Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 641 Rowell Rd (~S$658k) needs about S$5,245/mo in income and S$2,471/mo in repayments, after S$14,340 stamp duty and a S$165k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$658k) — 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$14,340
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$165k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,471/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,245/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 641 Rowell Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 641 Rowell Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 641 Rowell Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 641 Rowell Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$658k (S$570 psf), from 81 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 641 Rowell Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$240k; 4-Room ≈ S$635k; 5-Room ≈ S$426k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 641 Rowell Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 641 Rowell Rd has about 59 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 641 Rowell Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 641 Rowell Rd is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$658k. 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 641 Rowell Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$658k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,245/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,471/mo after a S$165k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 641 Rowell Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 641 Rowell Rd is Jalan Besar MRT, about 333 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 641 Rowell Rd?⌄
Farrer Park Primary School is within 1 km of Block 641 Rowell Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.