Block 642 Rowell Rd
642 Rowell Rd, Singapore 200642
Block 642 Rowell Rd is an HDB block in Central Area · Rochor, completed in 1982, with 88 dwelling units. Across 73 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$790k (S$626 psf, 111 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 642 Rowell Rd?
Block 642 Rowell Rd is an HDB block in Central Area · Rochor, completed in 1982, with 88 dwelling units.
- Town
- Central Area
- Planning area
- Rochor
- Completed
- 1982
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 88
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$790k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 642 Rowell Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$790k (S$626 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 54 | S$600,000recent | 108 sqm | S$552 psf |
| 5-Room | 19 | S$760,000recent | 138 sqm | S$515 psf |
Live now: 8 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$860k) and 4 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 642 Rowell Rd get?
Flats at Block 642 Rowell Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.1% (from 7 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
7 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 4 | S$2,700/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$2,500/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 Aug 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 642 Rowell Rd?
Block 642 Rowell Rd has 73 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$780,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 137 sqm | S$1,090,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 109 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 139 sqm | S$1,000,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 109 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 111 sqm | S$788,888 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 141 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 138 sqm | S$895,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 131 sqm | S$790,000 |
What flat types are in Block 642 Rowell Rd?
Block 642 Rowell Rd has 88 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 642 Rowell Rd?
Block 642 Rowell Rd is an HDB block in Central Area, in the Rochor planning area.
Block 642 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 88 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 Rowell Rd, Singapore 200642. 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 319m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include City Square Mall for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Berseh Food Centre for food options, Rowell Rd Os for greenery and recreation, and Jalan Besar Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 642 Rowell Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 642 Rowell Rd is Jalan Besar MRT, about 319 m away (~5 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Jalan Besar MRT319 m · ~5 min
- Farrer Park MRT568 m · ~9 min
- Rochor MRT602 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 priority816 m
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.2 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.3 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.6 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.7 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 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 Rowell Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 642 Rowell Rd (~S$790k) needs about S$6,298/mo in income and S$2,966/mo in repayments, after S$18,300 stamp duty and a S$198k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$790k) — 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$18,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$198k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,966/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,298/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 642 Rowell Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 642 Rowell Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 642 Rowell Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 642 Rowell Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$790k (S$626 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 642 Rowell Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$600k; 5-Room ≈ S$760k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 642 Rowell Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 642 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 642 Rowell Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 642 Rowell Rd is about 4.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$790k. 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 Rowell Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$790k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,298/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,966/mo after a S$198k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 642 Rowell Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 642 Rowell Rd is Jalan Besar MRT, about 319 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 642 Rowell Rd?⌄
Farrer Park Primary School is within 1 km of Block 642 Rowell Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.