Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1
542 Jurong West Ave 1, Singapore 640542
Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1984, with 48 dwelling units. Across 68 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (S$352 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1?
Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1984, with 48 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 48
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$390k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (S$352 psf), from 68 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 68 | S$390,000recent | 107 sqm | S$352 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 Sept 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1?
Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1 has 68 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$518,000 in Sept 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$478,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 113 sqm | S$292,000 |
| Jan 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 113 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Jul 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Jul 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$396,000 |
| Jul 2012 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$400,000 |
| May 2011 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$355,000 |
What flat types are in Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1?
Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1 has 48 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1?
Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 542 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 4 storeys. It has an estimated 48 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1, Singapore 640542. It is part of District 22, Jurong, the Jurong West planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
Nearby amenities include Jurong Point for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 505 Jurong West Street 52 for food options, and Jurong Spring Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Rulang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority626 m
- Hua Yi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km696 m
- Shuqun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority790 m
- Corporation Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority895 m
- Yuhua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km926 m
- Boon Lay Garden Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority972 m
- River Valley High SchoolMixed-level school1.1 km
- Yuan Ching Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 542 Jurong West Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1 (~S$390k) needs about S$3,109/mo in income and S$1,464/mo in repayments, after S$6,300 stamp duty and a S$98k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$390k) — 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$6,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$98k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,464/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,109/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 542 Jurong West Ave 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$390k (S$352 psf), from 68 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1 has about 59 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$390k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,109/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,464/mo after a S$98k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1?⌄
Rulang Primary School, Shuqun Primary School, Corporation Primary School, Boon Lay Garden Primary School are within 1 km of Block 542 Jurong West Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.