Block 198 Boon Lay Dr
198 Boon Lay Dr, Singapore 640198
Block 198 Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1976, with 60 dwelling units. Across 60 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (S$348 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 49 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 198 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 198 Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1976, with 60 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1976
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 60
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$430k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 198 Boon Lay Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (S$348 psf), from 60 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 60 | S$430,000recent | 121 sqm | S$348 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 198 Boon Lay Dr get?
Flats at Block 198 Boon Lay Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.3% (from 15 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
15 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 15 | S$2,600/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 198 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 198 Boon Lay Dr has 60 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$420,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 112 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 112 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 112 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 112 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Jan 2017 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$458,000 |
| Jun 2016 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Nov 2015 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 112 sqm | S$393,000 |
| Jun 2015 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Feb 2015 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Nov 2014 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$475,000 |
What flat types are in Block 198 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 198 Boon Lay Dr has 60 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 198 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 198 Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 198 Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block located along Boon Lay Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1976, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 60 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 198 Boon Lay Dr, Singapore 640198. 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 734m 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 198 Boon Lay Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 198 Boon Lay Dr is Lakeside MRT, about 735 m away (~12 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Lakeside MRT735 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 priority182 m
- Rulang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority525 m
- River Valley High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km593 m
- Yuan Ching Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km777 m
- Lakeside Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority807 m
- Shuqun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority875 m
- Yuhua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km977 m
- Corporation Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 198 Boon Lay Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 198 Boon Lay Dr (~S$430k) needs about S$3,428/mo in income and S$1,615/mo in repayments, after S$7,500 stamp duty and a S$108k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$430k) — 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$7,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$108k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,615/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,428/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 198 Boon Lay Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 198 Boon Lay Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 198 Boon Lay Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$430k (S$348 psf), from 60 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 198 Boon Lay Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 198 Boon Lay Dr has about 49 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1976). 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 198 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 198 Boon Lay Dr is about 7.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$430k. 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 198 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$430k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,428/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,615/mo after a S$108k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 198 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 198 Boon Lay Dr is Lakeside MRT, about 735 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 198 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
Boon Lay Garden Primary School, Rulang Primary School, Lakeside Primary School, Shuqun Primary School are within 1 km of Block 198 Boon Lay Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.