Block 242 Jurong East St 24
242 Jurong East St 24, Singapore 600242
Block 242 Jurong East St 24 is an HDB block in Jurong East, completed in 1982, with 12 dwelling units. Across 22 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$305k (S$402 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 242 Jurong East St 24?
Block 242 Jurong East St 24 is an HDB block in Jurong East, completed in 1982, with 12 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong East
- Planning area
- Jurong East
- Completed
- 1982
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 12
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$305k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 242 Jurong East St 24?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$305k (S$402 psf), from 22 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 22 | S$305,000recent | 67 sqm | S$402 psf |
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“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 Dec 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 242 Jurong East St 24?
Block 242 Jurong East St 24 has 22 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$390,000 in Dec 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$342,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$319,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$275,000 |
| Apr 2016 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$275,000 |
| Oct 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Sept 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$305,000 |
| Aug 2014 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Dec 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$327,000 |
| Feb 2002 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$155,000 |
| Feb 2001 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$139,000 |
What flat types are in Block 242 Jurong East St 24?
Block 242 Jurong East St 24 has 12 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 242 Jurong East St 24?
Block 242 Jurong East St 24 is an HDB block in Jurong East.
Block 242 Jurong East St 24 is an HDB block located along Jurong East St 24. The block is recorded as completed around 1982, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 12 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 242 Jurong East St 24, Singapore 600242. It is part of District 22, Jurong, the Jurong East planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Jurong East MRT, approximately 988m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Westgate for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 254 Jurong East Street 24 for food options, and Yuhua Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 242 Jurong East St 24 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 242 Jurong East St 24 is Jurong East MRT, about 988 m away (~15 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Jurong East MRT988 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Crest Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km137 m
- Yuhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority213 m
- Bukit Batok Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km763 m
- Princess Elizabeth Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority835 m
- Millennia InstituteCentralised institutewithin 1 km945 m
- Fuhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority956 m
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Bukit View Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 242 Jurong East St 24?
Buying a flat at Block 242 Jurong East St 24 (~S$305k) needs about S$2,431/mo in income and S$1,145/mo in repayments, after S$4,300 stamp duty and a S$76k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$305k) — 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$4,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$76k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,145/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,431/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 242 Jurong East St 24
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 242 Jurong East St 24 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 242 Jurong East St 24 have recently resold for a median of about S$305k (S$402 psf), from 22 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 242 Jurong East St 24 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 242 Jurong East St 24 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 242 Jurong East St 24?⌄
For a flat at about S$305k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,431/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,145/mo after a S$76k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 242 Jurong East St 24?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 242 Jurong East St 24 is Jurong East MRT, about 988 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 242 Jurong East St 24?⌄
Yuhua Primary School, Princess Elizabeth Primary School, Fuhua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 242 Jurong East St 24 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.