Block 261 Jurong East St 24
261 Jurong East St 24, Singapore 600261
Block 261 Jurong East St 24 is an HDB block in Jurong East, completed in 1982, with 175 dwelling units. Across 279 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (S$473 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 56 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 261 Jurong East St 24?
Block 261 Jurong East St 24 is an HDB block in Jurong East, completed in 1982, with 175 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong East
- Planning area
- Jurong East
- Completed
- 1982
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 175
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$450k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 56 years
What are resale prices at Block 261 Jurong East St 24?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (S$473 psf), from 279 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 194 | S$328,000recent | 68 sqm | S$448 psf |
| 4-Room | 84 | S$450,000recent | 96 sqm | S$418 psf |
| Executive | 1 | S$305,000 | 165 sqm | S$172 psf |
Live now: 20 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$420k) and 2 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 261 Jurong East St 24 get?
Flats at Block 261 Jurong East St 24 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,300/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$27,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,200/mo |
| 4-Room | 12 | S$2,200/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 261 Jurong East St 24?
Block 261 Jurong East St 24 has 279 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$380,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$468,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 96 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 94 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$382,888 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 97 sqm | S$463,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 95 sqm | S$483,800 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 95 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$450,000 |
What flat types are in Block 261 Jurong East St 24?
Block 261 Jurong East St 24 has 175 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 261 Jurong East St 24?
Block 261 Jurong East St 24 is an HDB block in Jurong East.
Block 261 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 175 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 261 Jurong East St 24, Singapore 600261. 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 900m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include West Mall 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 261 Jurong East St 24 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 261 Jurong East St 24 is Chinese Garden MRT, about 900 m away (~14 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Chinese Garden MRT900 m · ~14 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 priority204 m
- Crest Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km291 m
- Bukit Batok Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km447 m
- Princess Elizabeth Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority528 m
- Millennia InstituteCentralised institutewithin 1 km661 m
- Jurong Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority917 m
- Fuhua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 261 Jurong East St 24?
Buying a flat at Block 261 Jurong East St 24 (~S$450k) needs about S$3,587/mo in income and S$1,690/mo in repayments, after S$8,100 stamp duty and a S$113k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$450k) — 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$8,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$113k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,690/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,587/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 261 Jurong East St 24
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 261 Jurong East St 24 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 261 Jurong East St 24 have recently resold for a median of about S$450k (S$473 psf), from 279 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 261 Jurong East St 24 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$328k; 4-Room ≈ S$450k; Executive ≈ S$305k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 261 Jurong East St 24 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 261 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 261 Jurong East St 24?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 261 Jurong East St 24 is about 6.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,300/mo against a resale price of about S$450k. 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 261 Jurong East St 24?⌄
For a flat at about S$450k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,587/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,690/mo after a S$113k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 261 Jurong East St 24?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 261 Jurong East St 24 is Chinese Garden MRT, about 900 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 261 Jurong East St 24?⌄
Yuhua Primary School, Princess Elizabeth Primary School, Jurong Primary School are within 1 km of Block 261 Jurong East St 24 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.