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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$790k (111 sqm), from 73 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 642 Rowell Rd
What is the resale price at Block 642 Rowell Rd?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 642 Rowell Rd have recently resold around S$790k (111 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 642 Rowell Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$600k; 5-Room ≈ S$760k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 642 Rowell Rd?⌄
Block 642 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 642 Rowell Rd?⌄
Block 642 Rowell Rd has 88 dwelling units across up to 25 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 642 Rowell Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 642 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.
