Block 188 Boon Lay Dr
188 Boon Lay Dr, Singapore 640188
Block 188 Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1975, with 249 dwelling units. Across 13 resales on record, 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$217k (S$455 psf, 44 sqm). The lease has approximately 51 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 188 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 188 Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1975, with 249 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 249
- Flat model
- Model A · 2-Room
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$217k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 51 years
What are resale prices at Block 188 Boon Lay Dr?
2-Room flats have recently resold around S$217k (S$455 psf), from 13 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 13 | S$216,500recent | 47 sqm | S$455 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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 188 Boon Lay Dr get?
Flats at Block 188 Boon Lay Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.3% (from 4 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$600/mo
4 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$7,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 4 | S$600/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 188 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 188 Boon Lay Dr has 13 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$300,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 47 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 48 sqm | S$260,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 44 sqm | S$247,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 47 sqm | S$230,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 44 sqm | S$235,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 47 sqm | S$220,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 44 sqm | S$204,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 44 sqm | S$200,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 47 sqm | S$205,000 |
| Jan 2016 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 44 sqm | S$216,500 |
| Apr 2015 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 48 sqm | S$208,000 |
| May 2013 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 37 sqm | S$208,000 |
What flat types are in Block 188 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 188 Boon Lay Dr has 249 units, mostly 2-Room flats of the Model A / 2-Room model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 188 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 188 Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 188 Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block located along Boon Lay Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 249 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room units.
The address is Block 188 Boon Lay Dr, Singapore 640188. It is part of District 22, Jurong, the Jurong West planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Boon Lay MRT, approximately 797m away, around 12 minutes on foot. 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 188 Boon Lay Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 188 Boon Lay Dr is Boon Lay MRT, about 797 m away (~13 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Boon Lay MRT797 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- River Valley High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km221 m
- Boon Lay Garden Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority264 m
- Corporation Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority884 m
- Rulang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority892 m
- Lakeside Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Boon Lay Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Yuan Ching Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Westwood 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 188 Boon Lay Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 188 Boon Lay Dr (~S$217k) needs about S$1,726/mo in income and S$813/mo in repayments, after S$2,530 stamp duty and a S$54k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$217k) — 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$2,530
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$54k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$813/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$1,726/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 188 Boon Lay Dr
How much does a 2-Room flat at Block 188 Boon Lay Dr cost?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 188 Boon Lay Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$217k (S$455 psf), from 13 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 188 Boon Lay Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 188 Boon Lay Dr has about 51 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 188 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 188 Boon Lay Dr is about 3.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$600/mo against a resale price of about S$217k. 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 188 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$217k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$1,726/mo in household income, with repayments around S$813/mo after a S$54k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 188 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 188 Boon Lay Dr is Boon Lay MRT, about 797 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 188 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
Boon Lay Garden Primary School, Corporation Primary School, Rulang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 188 Boon Lay Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.