Block 553 Jurong West St 42
553 Jurong West St 42, Singapore 640553
Block 553 Jurong West St 42 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1983, with 88 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$459k (133 sqm), from 102 resales on record. The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 553 Jurong West St 42?
Block 553 Jurong West St 42 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1983, with 88 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 88
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$459k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 553 Jurong West St 42?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$459k (S$330 psf), from 102 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 16 | S$325,000recent | 104 sqm | S$290 psf |
| 5-Room | 86 | S$480,000recent | 134 sqm | S$330 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 Jun 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 553 Jurong West St 42?
Block 553 Jurong West St 42 has 102 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$620,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 135 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 134 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 133 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$458,888 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 135 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Mar 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 133 sqm | S$395,000 |
| May 2019 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$325,000 |
| May 2017 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 134 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Nov 2016 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 133 sqm | S$462,000 |
| Jul 2015 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 135 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jun 2015 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 135 sqm | S$480,000 |
What flat types are in Block 553 Jurong West St 42?
Block 553 Jurong West St 42 has 88 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 553 Jurong West St 42 from MRT and schools?
4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Hua Yi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km333 m
- Shuqun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority673 m
- Rulang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority713 m
- Yuhua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km781 m
- Fuhua Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Jurongville Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Yuan Ching Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Boon Lay Garden Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 553 Jurong West St 42?
Buying a flat at Block 553 Jurong West St 42 (~S$459k) needs about S$3,658/mo in income and S$1,723/mo in repayments, after S$8,367 stamp duty and a S$115k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$459k) — 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$8,367
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$115k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,723/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,658/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 553 Jurong West St 42
What is the resale price at Block 553 Jurong West St 42?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 553 Jurong West St 42 have recently resold around S$459k (133 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 553 Jurong West St 42 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$325k; 5-Room ≈ S$480k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 553 Jurong West St 42?⌄
Block 553 Jurong West St 42 has approximately 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 553 Jurong West St 42?⌄
Block 553 Jurong West St 42 has 88 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 553 Jurong West St 42?⌄
Shuqun Primary School, Rulang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 553 Jurong West St 42 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 553 Jurong West St 42 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 553 Jurong West St 42 sits in Jurong West, in the Jurong West planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈59 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
