Block 196B Boon Lay Dr
196B Boon Lay Dr, Singapore 642196
Block 196B Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 2014, with 96 dwelling units. Across 47 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$670k (S$645 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 88 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 196B Boon Lay Dr?
Block 196B Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 2014, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 2014
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$670k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 88 years
What are resale prices at Block 196B Boon Lay Dr?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$670k (S$645 psf), from 47 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 31 | S$648,000recent | 93 sqm | S$647 psf |
| 5-Room | 16 | S$654,000recent | 113 sqm | S$538 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 196B Boon Lay Dr get?
Flats at Block 196B Boon Lay Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.9% (from 8 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
8 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 8 | S$3,300/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 196B Boon Lay Dr?
Block 196B Boon Lay Dr has 47 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$780,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$593,888 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$648,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 113 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$758,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$785,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$681,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$669,888 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$590,000 |
What flat types are in Block 196B Boon Lay Dr?
Block 196B Boon Lay Dr has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 196B Boon Lay Dr?
Block 196B Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 196B Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block located along Boon Lay Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 2014, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 196B Boon Lay Dr, Singapore 642196. 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 Lakeside MRT, approximately 757m 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, Lakeside Grove Fitness Corner for greenery and recreation, and Boon Lay Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 196B Boon Lay Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 196B Boon Lay Dr is Lakeside MRT, about 757 m away (~12 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Lakeside MRT757 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Boon Lay Garden Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority122 m
- River Valley High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km604 m
- Rulang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority638 m
- Lakeside Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority661 m
- Yuan Ching Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km739 m
- Shuqun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority968 m
- Yuhua Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Corporation 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 196B Boon Lay Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 196B Boon Lay Dr (~S$670k) needs about S$5,341/mo in income and S$2,516/mo in repayments, after S$14,700 stamp duty and a S$168k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$670k) — 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$14,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$168k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,516/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,341/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 196B Boon Lay Dr
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 196B Boon Lay Dr cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 196B Boon Lay Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$670k (S$645 psf), from 47 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 196B Boon Lay Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$648k; 5-Room ≈ S$654k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 196B Boon Lay Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 196B Boon Lay Dr has about 88 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2014). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 196B Boon Lay Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 196B Boon Lay Dr is about 5.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$670k. 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 196B Boon Lay Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$670k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,341/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,516/mo after a S$168k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 196B Boon Lay Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 196B Boon Lay Dr is Lakeside MRT, about 757 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 196B Boon Lay Dr?⌄
Boon Lay Garden Primary School, Rulang Primary School, Lakeside Primary School, Shuqun Primary School are within 1 km of Block 196B Boon Lay Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.