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Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1

491 Jurong West Ave 1, Singapore 640491

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Apr 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1984, with 131 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$415k (67 sqm), from 181 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1984, with 131 dwelling units.

Town
Jurong West
Planning area
Jurong West
Completed
1984
Storeys
10
Total units
131
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$415k
Last transacted
Apr 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 58 years
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What are resale prices at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$415k (S$472 psf), from 181 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room123S$315,000recent67 sqmS$402 psf
4-Room58S$345,000recent94 sqmS$345 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 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 has 181 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$515,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Apr 20264-Room10 TO 12100 sqmS$515,000
Apr 20263-Room07 TO 0967 sqmS$415,000
Jul 20254-Room07 TO 0994 sqmS$478,000
Jun 20254-Room04 TO 0693 sqmS$488,000
Jan 20253-Room07 TO 0967 sqmS$380,000
Oct 20243-Room07 TO 0967 sqmS$420,000
Aug 20244-Room04 TO 0693 sqmS$451,000
Dec 20223-Room07 TO 0967 sqmS$330,000
Mar 20224-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$430,088
Jan 20223-Room10 TO 1267 sqmS$342,000
Jul 20213-Room07 TO 0967 sqmS$330,000
Jan 20213-Room07 TO 0967 sqmS$290,000
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What flat types are in Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 has 131 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 964-Room: 335-Room: 1
5

How far is Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 is Lakeside MRT, about 841 m away (~13 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Fuhua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km287 m
  • Jurongville Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km345 m
  • Yuhua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km484 m
  • Shuqun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority574 m
  • Hua Yi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km585 m
  • Jurong Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority771 m
  • Pioneer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority899 m
  • Rulang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority929 m

Shops, food & parks

Supermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 132 mHawker centre: Blk 347 Jurong East Ave 1 · 758 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 (~S$415k) needs about S$3,308/mo in income and S$1,558/mo in repayments, after S$7,050 stamp duty and a S$104k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$415k) — 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$7,050

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$104k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,558/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,308/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1

What is the resale price at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?

3-Room flats at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 have recently resold around S$415k (67 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$315k; 4-Room ≈ S$345k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?

Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 has approximately 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?

Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 has 131 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 is Lakeside MRT, about 841 m away (~13 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?

Shuqun Primary School, Jurong Primary School, Pioneer Primary School, Rulang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 sits in Jurong West, in the Jurong West planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈58 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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