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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (121 sqm), from 59 resales on record. The lease has approximately 51 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$430k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 51 years
What are resale prices at Block 198 Boon Lay Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (S$348 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 59 | 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 Apr 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 198 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 198 Boon Lay Dr has 59 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$585,000 in Apr 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aug 2010 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$360,000 |
What flat types are in Block 198 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 198 Boon Lay Dr has 60 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 198 Boon Lay Dr
What is the resale price at Block 198 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 198 Boon Lay Dr have recently resold around S$430k (121 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 198 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
Block 198 Boon Lay Dr has approximately 51 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1976). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 198 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
Block 198 Boon Lay Dr has 60 dwelling units across up to 15 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 198 Boon Lay Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 198 Boon Lay Dr sits in Jurong West, in the Jurong West planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈51 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
