Block 261 Boon Lay Dr
261 Boon Lay Dr, Singapore 640261
Block 261 Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1994, with 70 dwelling units. Across 56 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$485k (S$353 psf, 126 sqm). The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 261 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 261 Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1994, with 70 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1994
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 70
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$485k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 68 years
What are resale prices at Block 261 Boon Lay Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$485k (S$353 psf), from 56 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 56 | S$485,000recent | 126 sqm | S$353 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 1 for rent — search all listings.
“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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 261 Boon Lay Dr get?
Flats at Block 261 Boon Lay Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.4% (from 4 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
4 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 4 | S$3,000/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 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 261 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 261 Boon Lay Dr has 56 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$645,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 129 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 126 sqm | S$680,888 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$605,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$550,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 132 sqm | S$558,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 129 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 126 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 132 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Jul 2018 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Oct 2017 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$468,000 |
What flat types are in Block 261 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 261 Boon Lay Dr has 70 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 261 Boon Lay Dr?
Block 261 Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 261 Boon Lay Dr is an HDB block located along Boon Lay Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1994, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 70 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 261 Boon Lay Dr, Singapore 640261. 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 803m away, around 13 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 261 Boon Lay Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 261 Boon Lay Dr is Boon Lay MRT, about 803 m away (~13 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Boon Lay MRT803 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 km210 m
- Corporation Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority602 m
- Boon Lay Garden Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority656 m
- Boon Lay Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km740 m
- Westwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority837 m
- West Grove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority960 m
- Westwood Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Rulang 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 261 Boon Lay Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 261 Boon Lay Dr (~S$485k) needs about S$3,866/mo in income and S$1,821/mo in repayments, after S$9,150 stamp duty and a S$121k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$485k) — 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$9,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$121k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,821/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,866/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 261 Boon Lay Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 261 Boon Lay Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 261 Boon Lay Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$485k (S$353 psf), from 56 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 261 Boon Lay Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 261 Boon Lay Dr has about 68 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1994). 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 261 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 261 Boon Lay Dr is about 7.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$485k. 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 261 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$485k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,866/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,821/mo after a S$121k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 261 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 261 Boon Lay Dr is Boon Lay MRT, about 803 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 261 Boon Lay Dr?⌄
Corporation Primary School, Boon Lay Garden Primary School, Westwood Primary School, West Grove Primary School are within 1 km of Block 261 Boon Lay Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.