Block 257 Boon Lay Dr
257 Boon Lay Dr, Singapore 640257
Block 257 Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1994, with 56 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$298k (113 sqm), from 25 resales on record. The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 257 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 257 Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1994, with 56 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1994
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 56
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$298k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 257 Boon Lay Dr?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$298k (S$245 psf), from 25 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 25 | S$298,000recent | 113 sqm | S$245 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 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 257 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 257 Boon Lay Dr has 25 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$555,000 in Jul 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 112 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$373,888 |
| Jul 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jan 2017 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 112 sqm | S$423,000 |
| Dec 2011 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Nov 2007 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 113 sqm | S$298,000 |
| Mar 2007 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 sqm | S$233,000 |
| Nov 2005 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 112 sqm | S$242,000 |
| Nov 2005 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$230,000 |
| Oct 2005 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$238,000 |
| Aug 2005 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$256,000 |
What flat types are in Block 257 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 257 Boon Lay Dr has 56 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 257 Boon Lay Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 257 Boon Lay Dr is Boon Lay MRT, about 839 m away (~13 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Boon Lay MRT839 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 km212 m
- Corporation Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority580 m
- Boon Lay Garden Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority632 m
- Boon Lay Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km787 m
- Westwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority871 m
- West Grove Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Westwood Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Rulang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 257 Boon Lay Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 257 Boon Lay Dr (~S$298k) needs about S$2,376/mo in income and S$1,119/mo in repayments, after S$4,160 stamp duty and a S$75k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$298k) — 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$4,160
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$75k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,119/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,376/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 257 Boon Lay Dr
What is the resale price at Block 257 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 257 Boon Lay Dr have recently resold around S$298k (113 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 257 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
Block 257 Boon Lay Dr has approximately 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1994). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 257 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
Block 257 Boon Lay Dr has 56 dwelling units across up to 15 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 257 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 257 Boon Lay Dr is Boon Lay MRT, about 839 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 257 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
Corporation Primary School, Boon Lay Garden Primary School, Westwood Primary School are within 1 km of Block 257 Boon Lay Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 257 Boon Lay Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 257 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 (≈70 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
