Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1
491 Jurong West Ave 1, Singapore 640491
Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1984, with 131 dwelling units. Across 181 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$415k (S$472 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?
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
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$415k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$415k (S$472 psf), from 181 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 123 | S$315,000recent | 67 sqm | S$402 psf |
| 4-Room | 58 | S$345,000recent | 94 sqm | S$345 psf |
Live now: 10 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$420k) and 7 for rent (median S$2,800/mo) — 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 491 Jurong West Ave 1 get?
Flats at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,250/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 22 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,250/mo
22 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$27,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 19 | S$2,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$3,100/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 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?
Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 has 181 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$515,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 94 sqm | S$478,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$451,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$430,088 |
| Jan 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$342,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$290,000 |
What flat types are in Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?
Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 has 131 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?
Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block located along Jurong West Ave 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 131 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1, Singapore 640491. 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 841m away, around 13 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 347 Jurong East Ave 1 for food options, Jurong Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Jurong Green Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
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
- Lakeside MRT841 m · ~13 min
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1?
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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$415k (S$472 psf), from 181 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$315k; 4-Room ≈ S$345k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). 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 491 Jurong West Ave 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 491 Jurong West Ave 1 is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,250/mo against a resale price of about S$415k. 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 491 Jurong West Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$415k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,308/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,558/mo after a S$104k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.