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. Executive flats have recently resold around S$689k (150 sqm), from 156 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 556 Jurong West St 42
What is the resale price at Block 556 Jurong West St 42?⌄
Executive flats at Block 556 Jurong West St 42 have recently resold around S$689k (150 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 556 Jurong West St 42?⌄
Block 556 Jurong West St 42 has approximately 60 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 556 Jurong West St 42?⌄
Block 556 Jurong West St 42 has 80 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly executive flats.
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.
Is Block 556 Jurong West St 42 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 556 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 (≈60 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
