Block 257 Jurong East St 24
257 Jurong East St 24, Singapore 600257
Block 257 Jurong East St 24 is an HDB block in Jurong East, completed in 1982, with 235 dwelling units. Across 339 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$418k (S$539 psf, 68 sqm). The lease has approximately 56 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 257 Jurong East St 24?
Block 257 Jurong East St 24 is an HDB block in Jurong East, completed in 1982, with 235 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong East
- Planning area
- Jurong East
- Completed
- 1982
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 235
- Flat model
- New Generation · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$418k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 56 years
What are resale prices at Block 257 Jurong East St 24?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$418k (S$539 psf), from 339 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 245 | S$410,000recent | 67 sqm | S$560 psf |
| 4-Room | 93 | S$453,000recent | 95 sqm | S$427 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$525,000 | 134 sqm | S$364 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$430k) and 5 for rent (median S$2,750/mo) — 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 257 Jurong East St 24 get?
Flats at Block 257 Jurong East St 24 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,550/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,550/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,400/mo |
| 4-Room | 5 | S$2,800/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 257 Jurong East St 24?
Block 257 Jurong East St 24 has 339 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$405,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$405,000 |
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$383,000 |
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$388,888 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$419,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 111 sqm | S$487,888 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 97 sqm | S$485,000 |
What flat types are in Block 257 Jurong East St 24?
Block 257 Jurong East St 24 has 235 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 257 Jurong East St 24?
Block 257 Jurong East St 24 is an HDB block in Jurong East.
Block 257 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 13 storeys. It has an estimated 235 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 257 Jurong East St 24, Singapore 600257. 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 Chinese Garden MRT, approximately 713m away, around 11 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 257 Jurong East St 24 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 257 Jurong East St 24 is Chinese Garden MRT, about 713 m away (~11 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Chinese Garden MRT713 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Yuhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority335 m
- Crest Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km471 m
- Bukit Batok Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km507 m
- Princess Elizabeth Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority585 m
- Millennia InstituteCentralised institutewithin 1 km724 m
- Jurong Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority749 m
- Fuhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority934 m
- Pioneer 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 257 Jurong East St 24?
Buying a flat at Block 257 Jurong East St 24 (~S$418k) needs about S$3,332/mo in income and S$1,569/mo in repayments, after S$7,140 stamp duty and a S$105k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$418k) — 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$7,140
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$105k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,569/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,332/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 257 Jurong East St 24
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 257 Jurong East St 24 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 257 Jurong East St 24 have recently resold for a median of about S$418k (S$539 psf), from 339 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 257 Jurong East St 24 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$410k; 4-Room ≈ S$453k; 5-Room ≈ S$525k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 257 Jurong East St 24 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 257 Jurong East St 24 has about 56 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 257 Jurong East St 24?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 257 Jurong East St 24 is about 7.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,550/mo against a resale price of about S$418k. 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 257 Jurong East St 24?⌄
For a flat at about S$418k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,332/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,569/mo after a S$105k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 257 Jurong East St 24?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 257 Jurong East St 24 is Chinese Garden MRT, about 713 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 257 Jurong East St 24?⌄
Yuhua Primary School, Princess Elizabeth Primary School, Jurong Primary School, Fuhua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 257 Jurong East St 24 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.