Block 185 Boon Lay Ave
185 Boon Lay Ave, Singapore 640185
Block 185 Boon Lay Ave is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1975, with 436 dwelling units. Across 806 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$320k (S$491 psf, 59 sqm). The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 185 Boon Lay Ave?
Block 185 Boon Lay Ave is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1975, with 436 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 22
- Total units
- 436
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$320k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 185 Boon Lay Ave?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$320k (S$491 psf), from 806 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 803 | S$320,000recent | 59 sqm | S$491 psf |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$280,000 | 127 sqm | S$205 psf |
Live now: 11 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$325k) and 13 for rent (median S$2,800/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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 185 Boon Lay Ave get?
Flats at Block 185 Boon Lay Ave have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,600/mo |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$5,850/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 185 Boon Lay Ave?
Block 185 Boon Lay Ave has 806 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$335,001 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$335,001 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 59 sqm | S$314,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$302,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 59 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$323,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 59 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$342,500 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 59 sqm | S$312,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 59 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$310,000 |
What flat types are in Block 185 Boon Lay Ave?
Block 185 Boon Lay Ave has 436 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 185 Boon Lay Ave?
Block 185 Boon Lay Ave is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 185 Boon Lay Ave is an HDB block located along Boon Lay Ave. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 22 storeys. It has an estimated 436 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 185 Boon Lay Ave, Singapore 640185. It is part of District 22, Jurong, the Jurong West planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
Nearby amenities include Jurong Point for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blks 221A/B Boon Lay Place for food options, Jurong Central Park for greenery and recreation, and Boon Lay Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 185 Boon Lay Ave from MRT and schools?
4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- River Valley High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km324 m
- Boon Lay Garden Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority454 m
- Corporation Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority621 m
- Rulang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority855 m
- Boon Lay Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Westwood Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Shuqun Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Lakeside Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 185 Boon Lay Ave?
Buying a flat at Block 185 Boon Lay Ave (~S$320k) needs about S$2,551/mo in income and S$1,201/mo in repayments, after S$4,600 stamp duty and a S$80k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$320k) — 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$4,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$80k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,201/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,551/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 185 Boon Lay Ave
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 185 Boon Lay Ave cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 185 Boon Lay Ave have recently resold for a median of about S$320k (S$491 psf), from 806 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 185 Boon Lay Ave by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$320k; 5-Room ≈ S$280k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 185 Boon Lay Ave worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 185 Boon Lay Ave has about 48 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). 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 185 Boon Lay Ave?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 185 Boon Lay Ave is about 9.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$320k. 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 185 Boon Lay Ave?⌄
For a flat at about S$320k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,551/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,201/mo after a S$80k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 185 Boon Lay Ave?⌄
Boon Lay Garden Primary School, Corporation Primary School, Rulang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 185 Boon Lay Ave — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.