Block 556 Jurong West St 42
556 Jurong West St 42, Singapore 640556
Block 556 Jurong West St 42 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1984, with 80 dwelling units. Across 156 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$689k (S$427 psf, 150 sqm). The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 556 Jurong West St 42?
Block 556 Jurong West St 42 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1984, with 80 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 80
- Flat model
- Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$689k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 556 Jurong West St 42?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$689k (S$427 psf), from 156 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 156 | S$688,888recent | 150 sqm | S$427 psf |
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“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 Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 556 Jurong West St 42 get?
Flats at Block 556 Jurong West St 42 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.5% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,000/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$24,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 6 | S$2,000/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 556 Jurong West St 42?
Block 556 Jurong West St 42 has 156 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$818,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 157 sqm | S$818,000 |
| May 2025 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 150 sqm | S$818,000 |
| May 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 148 sqm | S$708,000 |
| Feb 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 150 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Jan 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 159 sqm | S$778,888 |
| Nov 2023 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 150 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Sept 2023 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 151 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Aug 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 149 sqm | S$674,500 |
| Jul 2023 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 150 sqm | S$688,888 |
| Jan 2023 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 159 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Dec 2022 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 148 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Dec 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 150 sqm | S$670,000 |
What flat types are in Block 556 Jurong West St 42?
Block 556 Jurong West St 42 has 80 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 556 Jurong West St 42?
Block 556 Jurong West St 42 is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 556 Jurong West St 42 is an HDB block located along Jurong West St 42. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 80 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 556 Jurong West St 42, Singapore 640556. 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 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 556 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 km464 m
- Rulang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority768 m
- Shuqun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority779 m
- Yuhua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km895 m
- Corporation Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Fuhua Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Jurongville 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 556 Jurong West St 42?
Buying a flat at Block 556 Jurong West St 42 (~S$689k) needs about S$5,492/mo in income and S$2,587/mo in repayments, after S$15,267 stamp duty and a S$172k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$689k) — 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$15,267
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$172k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,587/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,492/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 556 Jurong West St 42
How much does a Executive flat at Block 556 Jurong West St 42 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 556 Jurong West St 42 have recently resold for a median of about S$689k (S$427 psf), from 156 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 556 Jurong West St 42 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 556 Jurong West St 42 has about 60 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). 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 556 Jurong West St 42?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 556 Jurong West St 42 is about 3.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,000/mo against a resale price of about S$689k. 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 556 Jurong West St 42?⌄
For a flat at about S$689k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,492/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,587/mo after a S$172k 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 556 Jurong West St 42?⌄
Rulang Primary School, Shuqun Primary School are within 1 km of Block 556 Jurong West St 42 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.